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...
2007
A Modern Mikado
Author: Richie DeMaria Alan Freeman, director of Oxy's upcoming rendition of The Mikado, doesn't expect fans of the original to embrace his contemporary interpretation."They'll hate it,"...
2010
Lauding WikiLeaks
Author: Riley Kimball Julian Assange may be the most interesting man alive. Since releasing nearly half a million documents about the United States' conduct in Iraq...
2010
Competitive Equestrian Rider Grabs Victory by the Reins
Author: Larissa Saco Sophomore Jennifer Gaster's dorm room is unlike those of her neighbors. Silver metal horse bits in odd shapes and sizes hang above her...
2015
Demystifying the Giant Magnet We Call Home
Author: Melina Devoney A basement hallway of the Norris Chemistry Building is lined with peculiar caution signs about Occidental’s multi-million dollar nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The...
2015
Through third-party study abroad programs, students miss out on immersive and authentic experiences
Author: Tim O'Donnell Occidental students are determined to fully immerse themselves in a new country when they study abroad. This usually entails entrenching themselves in another...
2015
Monetary Policy
Author: William Pottenger Sept. 17, The United States Federal Reserve reported that it would wait to raise interest rates. However, shortly after, Janet Yellen, the Chair...
2015
Volunteering: My Experiences
Author: Tanvi Varma When I reflect on the most meaningful experiences in my life, volunteer work is one that comes to mind. Over the past four...
2015
GOP push for NASA funding could reinvigorate space program
Author: Peter Johnson Traditionally, Republicans have opposed 'big government' and increasing federal spending. As recently as June 2015, statements from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration...
2015
Men’s soccer cruises, shuts out Poets in victory
Author: Owen Hill The Occidental men's soccer team (11-1-3 overall, 8-1-3 SCIAC) started off the homecoming festivities Saturday by crushing Whittier (5-8-1 overall, 4-7-1 SCIAC) 6-0....
2015
Men’s and women’s golf teams find success in fall tune-ups in Massachusetts, Hawaii
Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental men’s and women’s golf teams wrapped up their fall seasons this past week, as both teams turned in impressive tournament results...
2015
Radio DJs find sound footing on KOXY’s platform
Author: William Stupp A spoken introduction tiptoes into the program's opening song. He seems to start speaking at the perfect moment. The clear yet mellow rhythm...
