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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...

Secret team of students brings Oswald the Tiger to life

Author: Gregory Feiner “What is Oswald the Tiger? Who the f**k is he?” Marshall Meyer (sophomore) said as he pondered the identity and significance of his...

Pro-Israel Signs Spark Heated Student Response

Author: Thomas Schryver On Feb. 5, the Occidental chapter of Hillel posted numerous signs around campus, all beginning with the words, "When I say that I...

subRosa workshops delve into feminism

Author: Demi Duenes Los Angeles is an ideal place for artists, as there is never a shortage of inspiration. However, the city still has a long...

Oxy Students and Professor Defend ACORN Amid Controversy

Author: Brenda McNary On Sept. 9, a video featuring an undercover "pimp" and "prostitute" who appeared to receive advice on human trafficking and tax evasion from...

Hunt for Musical Goodness at Treasure Island’s Annual Fest

Author: Isabel Osgood-Roach San Francisco's Treasure Island will become a hipster haven this weekend, Oct. 17 and 18, as the Treasure Island Music Festival returns for...

Veitch Announces New Plans for Oxy’s Future Growth

Author: Ben Dalgetty   On Oct. 15 President Veitch announced that Occidental would withdraw and revisit its Specific plan, which laid out guidelines for the school's development...

Calligraffiti Exhibit Captures Artistry but Distorts Culture

Author: Chelsea Kellogg Pasadena's Pacific Asia Art Museum is currently hosting a bold new exhibition called "Calligraffiti," which is set to run until Jan. 17, 2010....

Does Houston Have a Problem?

Author: Kainoa King Whitney Houston, also known as "the voice," has been considered by many the greatest female vocalist of all time. Having sold over 170...

Henry Abbott (senior, Asian Studies)

Author:  I have come to accept the fact that most nights, but especially weekend nights, the cooler gets trashed by people who are unable to...

U.S. Open of Surfing a Success in Huntington Beach

Author: Chris Ellis The 2011 Nike US Open of Surfing, held last weekend in Huntington Beach, was a blowout victory for ten-time world champion Kelly Slater....

Alex Kwong (junior, UEP)

Author:  I want to thank Kara McVey for her Homer Lea article in the April 7th issue of The Weekly. General Lea was...