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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...

MOFA Brings the Sound of Music

Author: Jill Marucut Despite lightening and rain showers, the Occidental College Music Department presented this semester's first Music on a Friday Afternoon (MOFA) at Bird Studio....

The Greene light:

Author: BY MARY ALBL, Senior Sports Writer Familiar faces have shaped the Boise State Men's basketball team so far this season. But the Broncos have...

Women’s Lacrosse Keeps Spirits High During Second Season Despite Bruin Loss

Author: Linnea Dewees Two years ago, Occidental had no varsity lacrosse program to speak of. But in a single year, coaches Michele Uhlfelder and Jacqueline McDevitt...

President’s Day

Author: Sam Ovenshine On a relentlessly sunny day in mid-November, Critical Theory and Social Justice professor Thaddeus Russell is sitting in the President's office, explaining an...

Laura Mohler Faces Challenges Head On and Becomes a Natural Leader on the Court

Author: Ryan Graff Despite her small stature and not being recruited heavily out of high school, women's basketball captain Laura Mohler (senior) has become a strong...

L.A. City Officials Need to Plug the Bursting Pipes

Author: Chloe Jenkins-Sleczkowski You may have heard about the recent water problems in Los Angeles. No, I'm not talking about water shortages and droughts. And I'm...

Burgeoning producers, directors

Author: Zach Windheim, Contributor Unlike any other Senior Comprehensive presentation at Occidental College, the Media Arts and Culture Department's (MAC) production majors complete their undergraduate studies...

L.A. Water Restrictions Prompt Greater Sustainability on Campus

Author: Sant Kumar The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) issued new water conservation policies on June 1 in response to the drought throughout...