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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...

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,"...

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...

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...

Diplomat Discusses Experiences in Muslim World

Author: Erik Parker, Torch Staff On Thursday, April 10, UCLA's Diplomat-in-Residence Peter Kovach spoke about public diplomacy in the Muslim world as part of the...

Euro 2012 expects increased competition

Author: Oliver Field A once-in-a-generation Spanish team will attempt to make history at the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine this summer. However, Spain will find...

‘A Doll’s House’ entices audience with emotional drama

Author: Vivien Reece "Is that my little lark twittering out there? When did my squirrel get home?" Henrik Ibsen's 1879 play, performed by Occidental College last...

Construction Delays Push Green Bean Opening to Homecoming

Author: Chloe Jenkins-Sleczkowski The Green Bean, the new student-run coffee lounge off of Branca Patio, was unable to open as scheduled in September and instead will...

Ending Escorts will Put Partying Students at Risk

Author: Gil Alcaraz Oxy students, beware: You may want to think twice next time you go out partying on a Friday or Saturday night. Now, in...

ASOC Constitutional Amendments Fail

Author: Ben Dalgetty   On Friday, Oct. 23, students at Occidental failed to pass a number of ASOC constitutional amendments due to a lack of participation, despite...

College’s Rationale of the New Marijuana Policy is Hazy

Author: Sam Byrne Many students are concerned with Occidental's new regulations regarding marijuana use due to their significantly increased severity. Some believe that the punishment of...

Tapping the Finest Local Beers at Eagle Rock Brewery

Author: Michael Darling & Alice Bauer Upon arriving at Eagle Rock Brewery, a nondescript warehouse in Glassell Park, we were forced to wonder, is this...