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...
2014
Campus Security writes up college experience
Author: Nina Greenebaum Each song on Campus Security's first self-titled EP, released on Oct. 17, is based on the college experiences of the band's five members....
2014
Pepper Hamilton report draws criticism from faculty members
Author: Noel Hemphill|Jeremy Childs The release of the long awaited Pepper Hamilton report—a 130-page diagnosis of sexual assault policy—practices and debate at Occidental, has generated backlash...
2014
Deans discuss students’ social media comments
Author: Wellesley Daniels The Dean's Advisory Committee met last week to discuss how the school should respond to anonymous social media comments by students, especially those...
2015
Finding ‘passion’ in tragedy: Alumnus Jeff Weiss’s journey to an award-winning blog
Author: Cory Lomberg Jeff Weiss ‘03 doesn’t want to preach. The Angeleno writer and critic steers away from clichés and universal truths. He will try not...
2015
Episode 2: Rock Rock! Who’s there? Alaska, One More Time!
Author: Melina Devoney Carrying bear spray and 70-pound backpacks, geology professor Ann Blythe, Thomas Warfel (senior), David Phillips (senior) and four other geology professors and students...
2015
US gun control needs new approach
Author: Hannah Fishbein News broadcasts of mass shootings and school campuses devastated by gun violence have become a familiar sight on Americans’ television screens. The events...
2015
Redefining normal
Author: Jane Drinkard Sept. 16 was the 3-week anniversary of my time here in Cuba. It’s funny how people always ask you after returning from experiences...
2015
Bernie Sanders’ appeal is in his consistency, honesty
Author: Carson Malbrough We are at a time in our country in which public opinion is transitioning away from “establishment” politicians to outsiders with new, fresh...
2015
Native American Heritage Month needs more attention
Author: George Newton Who knew Native American Heritage Month was coming up? Maybe you did — if so, congratulations. But if you haven’t, you’re not alone. Established...
2015
HONORED, Precious, Loved: On Boaz and the heresy of friendzoned entitlement
Author: Eileen Lee Part 1: Honored
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine…you are precious in my eyes,...
2015
Needleman reflects on Oxy career
Author: Donovan Dennis For Josh Needleman (senior), water polo is life. He had his first taste of polo after getting cut from his high school swim team....
