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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...

College monitors crime uptick in Eagle Rock area

Author: Emily Bell Violent crimes in Eagle Rock have risen significantly during the month of November, according to the LA Times. There were four violent crimes and...

Gratch showcases talent in L.A.

Author: Daphne Auza In the world of theater, scene design is key in setting the mood and atmosphere of a play. Susan Gratch, Professor of Design...

Work study caps defy purpose of program, create dangerous dichotomy

Author:  At Occidental College, there are two types of people: those with work study, and those without. Without a work award, students are allowed to...

Budget choices a delicate balance

Author: Anthony Labarga   This fall's upcoming presidential election, as well as the budgetary disagreements  which are erupting in advance, boils down to a fundamental disagreement over...

Ryan Serrano (senior, Kinesiology)

Author:  I enjoy talking about religion because it's a topic I find very interesting, but here are a few reasons why Yennaedo Balloo's article irritated...

Custodial staff cleans up where students should know better

Author: Damian Mendieta   It's hard to ignore the myriad sights, sounds and smells of the Tiger Cooler, from the high-definition TV usually set to ESPN, to...

Cinematic Jack and the Film Stock

Author: Jack Greenbaum This past year there were several actors who had breakout performances that put them on the map of Hollywood stardom with the potential...

LACMA Exhibit Embraces the Sensuous Art of Renoir

Author: Martin Cramer While catching my breath after rushing up the stairs toward the ticket window at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), I...

First-year rapper Dienasty drops fresh beats on York

Author: Rachel Stober   The late afternoon sun sifts through the blinds, falling onto the white shag rug of a dorm room in Newcomb as freshman Jordan Whaley...

Lindsey Fuller (senior, Sociology)

Author:  While I'm glad that the Occidental community is being exposed to the difficulties surrounding cultural programming, last week's article was misinformed in terms of...

“Mex/LA” Exhibits Modern Chicano Art

Author: Natania Reed|Natania Reed The Getty Center-sponsored Pacific Standard Time initiative, a collaboration between more than 60 art institutions across Southern California, celebrates the growth of...