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Stirring it up in the Marketplace kitchen

Most Occidental students are still in bed when the first shift of Marketplace staff report to the kitchen, where they labor throughout the morning...

No More Papers, No More Truth

Author: Michael Darling Last week, this paper printed a piece on the imminent death of newspapers, magazines and other printed publications. Countless other newspapers have spilled...

Theater Preview: Fever/Dream

Author: Eric Jensen, Managing Editor I'm a sucker for adaptations. From Ben Folds' piano-ballad cover of Dr. Dre's "Bitches Ain't Shit" to the animated blasphemy of...

Concert Series Makes Fridays Fun Again

Author: Caroline Osborn A handful of students and faculty members found refuge from the deluge of rain in Bird Studio last Friday afternoon. They arrived at...

Volunteering: My Experiences

Author: Tanvi Varma When I reflect on the most meaningful experiences in my life, volunteer work is one that comes to mind. Over the past four...

GOP push for NASA funding could reinvigorate space program

Author: Peter Johnson Traditionally, Republicans have opposed 'big government' and increasing federal spending. As recently as June 2015, statements from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

Volleyball splits homecoming doubleheader

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental women's volleyball team (9-10 overall, 5-6 SCIAC) had a packed schedule for homecoming weekend, facing off against conference foe Pomona Friday...

Trans-I-Am Week highlights intersectionality with events

Author: Emily Gao Last week's Trans-I-Am Week hosted events on campus surrounding transgender issues, including a talk from transgender rights activist Janet Mock, an art exhibit...

The (re)creation of Phi Beta Lambda

Author: Margaret Su Seniors William Huang and Clare Shuey, president and vice president of Occidental's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), tell a story of success....

Lindsey Collins talks women, render farms, and story telling in Pixar

Author: Jessica Faroy She was not wearing a sharp black suit. She did not have a Bluetooth attached to her ear. Her personal assistant was nowhere...

Friends and family fuel Valle’s athletic, academic success

Author: Stephen Nemeth She has a deep love for family, friends, faith and running. It is this love of running that explains why Roxanne Valle (first year),...

NFL Rule Changes Draw Mixed Emotions From Football Faithful

Author: Jack McHenry The summer of 2011 left many football fans uncertain as a 132-day-long labor dispute dredged into August and threatened to shorten or cancel...