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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...

Emmons Works to Quarantine Influenza Outbreak

Author: Sarah Mofford There has been a rise in flu-like illnesses on Oxy's campus this past week. A total of 41 suspected cases has been reported...

If the Disney Channel Made a Graveyard

Author: Chad Wyszynski For at least three millennia, philosophers and theologians and normal people have struggled to solve the mystery of life. But this question need...

“Paul” Makes Audiences Wish They Were Far, Far Away

Author: Jack Greenbaum Just because you reference a whole bunch of really cool sci-fi films doesn't mean you've made a really cool sci-fi film. This is...

There Goes the Neighborhood

Author: Kelsey Longmuir Many institutions of higher learning, Oxy included, are very proud to claim a large number of first- generation college students and racial diversity...

Senior tennis player and geo major Bonis-Ericksen rocks

Author: Sydney Bowman Keilani Bonis-Ericksen (senior) is finishing her standout tennis and academic career at Occidental with her best season yet. A geology major and Spanish...

Rebirth Week Calls for Engagement in New Orleans

Author: Sonia Lessuck Three years ago, in late August of 2005, one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States struck the Gulf...

Advice for first years: slow down, expect unexpected

Author: Emily Hoguín Trigger warning: sexual assault, mental illness One night, during the late days of my freshman year, I was enjoying a familiar post-party kickback with...

Men’s Soccer Hopes to Pull Out of End Season Tailspin

Author: Madhvi Venkatraman Fall break has come and gone, and many fall sports are winding down. Having played 15 out of 17 games, the men's soccer...

‘Dry Land’ reveals reality of adolescence

Author: Tessa Sternberg A dim blue light shines on a mildewy floor, focusing on a single drain. The sounds of splashing and shrieks of children fill...

Slumdog Survivors Don’t See Millions from Film’s Success

Author: Aidan Lewis Last week, I finally had an opportunity to see the film Slumdog Millionaire on the big screen. The movie thrilled me; I was...

Initiative Must be Taken to Aid Homeless in L.A.

Author: Lily Rowen When driving or walking through Occidental College's campus, one is usually struck by the grandeur and breathtaking beauty of the buildings and grounds....