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...
2013
Ravitch debunks education ‘hoaxes’
Author: Keegan McChesney Leading education historian and scholar Diane Ravitch discussed her new book, “Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger...
2013
House Republicans shut down women’s rights
Author: Cordelia Kenney The federal government reopened last Wednesday after nearly two weeks of being shut down. The inability of the House and the Senate to...
2013
Academic Commons phases out books as part of renovation plan
Author: Keegan McChesney The Academic Commons is currently phasing out books as part of a process to reduce outdated, underused print materials. The Academic Commons is...
2010
Gay Suicides Represent Ingrained Issues of Intolerant Society
Author: Michelle Park On Sept. 22, Tyler Clementi, a freshman from Rutgers University, jumped off Washington Bridge after his friend and roommate allegedly broadcast him having...
2010
Despite Departures, Diversity Still a Priority
Author: Ryan Strong Occidental's administration touts the College's diversity. However, it is the staff and student leaders at the Intercultural Community Center (ICC) who directly work...
2010
Mandy Milner (sophomore, Psychology)
Author: I wanted to let all students know about the opportunity they have to win one of four $25 gift cards to Target. I am...
2012
Chang excels at Nationals
Author: Juliet Suess On Saturday March 24th, the NCAA named Caroline Chang (sophomore) the first Occidental All-American female swimmer since 1987. She attained the honors after...
2008
CIA Veteran Shines Spotlight on ‘The Agency’
Author: Laura Bowen CIA analyst Melvin A. Goodman delivered the latest Global Affairs Brown Bag presentation on Wednesday, April 9. Goodman served as a CIA analyst...
2008
No Hometown Glory for Leatherheads
Author: Laura Bowen A few years back, I believed that George Clooney had reached a point in his cinematic career where he really could do no...
2008
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...
2012
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...
