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...
2012
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...
2012
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...
2013
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...
2013
ASOC hosts discussion on ban of school dances
Author: Chloe Woodruff The Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) invited students to discuss the indefinite suspension of school dances and alternative solutions with faculty members...
2014
Class is in session at the V&A
Author: Noel Hemphill The first time I went to England, it was a whirlwind trip. My stepmother had put together an ambitious itinerary in both length...
2014
Sports in Brief Issue 1
Author: Ryan Whalen Baseball (1-2 overall, 0-0 SCIAC) After completing one of the winningest seasons in the past decade at 26-15, the Occidental baseball team will attempt...
2014
Dolphins doing drugs (and other underwater debauchery)
Author: Jill Goatcher Apparently, young dolphins love to get high. Dolphins flying high. (Source: CC)Though this statement has not yet been supported by scientific findings, the...
2014
iPad use in classrooms improves experience
Author: Christian Morales During the 2011-2012 academic year, the Faculty Learning Committee (FLC) held workshops to discuss how professors could integrate iPads into their teaching...
2014
‘Just keep swimming:’ Adapting to the changing tides of ocean conservation
Author: Jill Goatcher As a species, the human race is more intertwined with the marine environment than we can imagine. We come from the ocean. We...
2014
Wilshire to break ground downtown
Author: Noel Hemphill The Wilshire Grand Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, will be the tallest building on the west coast when it opens in 2017....
2014
Board of trustees must prioritize communication with students
Author: The Occidental board of trustees and the board of governors convened for a “mixer” with representatives of the student body on Jan. 29. Though...
