Archive
2018
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...
2009
Senate Works on Budget Allocation and ASOC Fiscal Responsibility
Author: Soo Jin Kim On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Associate Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate met to discuss the allocation of funds to clubs that...
2009
The Death of Political Debate in Modern America
Author: Ben Dalgetty There is no greater tragedy in modern politics then the death of debate. Politics in America has never been a clean game. From...
2009
Michael Darling (junior, History)
Author: I was at a party this past weekend about a mile from campus where at least a dozen freshmen showed up by foot. These...
2009
Administration Offers Comprehensive Health Care
Author: Marty Cramer The administration at Occidental acknowledges the high cost of health insurance for students, and, in an effort to counteract this, provides more affordable...
2008
Home on the Range
Author: Kelly Neukom "Spectacular." "Posh." "State-of-the-art." "Huge." "Ridiculous." "Fortress-like." "Excessive." "Wonky." "Pampersville." "Glorious." While these adjectives could easily describe any of Hollywood's over-the-top celebrity mansions, students...
2008
Rangeview Receives Mixed Reviews
Author: Soo Jin Kim The newest Occidental residence hall, currently known as Rangeview Hall, officially opened to students on January 19. Rangeview Hall boasts, among other...
2009
The Great Health Care Debate: For the Public Option
Author: Eeshan Seth The proposal for a "public option" as a critical component of health care reform is, at best, a dangerous distraction. As Richard M....
2009
Anthony Fredericks, (sophomore, Biology)
Author: When applying to college senior year, I found my choices limited to Stanford, Harvard, Occidental, and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Shunning...
2016
Letter from the Editor
Author: Lauren Rewers When people talk about the future of journalism — especially print — it's usually in somber, hushed whispers. After all, in a digital...
2007
Look to Your Left; Look to Your Right
Author: Fallon Christian The threat of wedding bells has haunted many generations of Occidental students. Incoming first-years throughout the College's history learn about what is often...
2007
Living on the Edge
Author: Elena Fuell It's that time of year again. The flowers are blooming, finals are looming and fresh property is in the air. Off-campus housing appeals...
