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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...

The Frugal Explorer: Pasadena Flea Market

Author: Katherine Lonsdorf It's a Sunday morning and parking at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena is packed. Cars line up on the grass, makeshift...

Jeff Yarslow and Shoshana Rosen

Author:  Israel's status as a nation has continually been threatened, contrary to what Patrick Rice claims in his article, "It's Time for a Power Check."...

Death of journalism icon highlights what new media misses

Author: Sam Van Buren   In a 1996 interview, Mike Wallace looked the leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, in the eye and told him...

Lingering Racism Robs Obama of the Respect He Deserves

Author: Mariko Powers I am outraged by the lack of respect that has been afforded to President Barack Obama - on Capitol Hill, in the media...

Pink is Perfection in New Boutique “Leanna Lin’s Wonderland”

Author: Larissa Saco   The north end of Eagle Rock Boulevard has long been lined with old clothing boutiques and hole-in-the-wall businesses lacking a strong design aesthetic....

The Fish and Chips Showdown

Author: Kelly Neukom A plate of fish and chips isn't exactly a sought-after commodity in LA. Although battered fish with thickly-cut French fries on the side...

Women’s health not to be compromised

Author: Sam Byrne   The single pink ribbon embodying the hope associated with the Susan G. Komen Foundation has been the symbol of strength for women fighting...

Lockouts Impact Sports World Economically, Alter Fandom

Author: Jack McHenry   In technical terms of labor negotiations, a lockout occurs when an employer prevents employees from working. When organized labor movements developed and strategies...

Glee Club Warms Up Thorne Hall

Author: Sam Slesinger I'm ashamed to admit that I have never been to a choral concert. Deductively, I have never seen Occidental's famed student choir group,...

Club Day Showcases New Clubs on Campus

Author: Kevin Abrams On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Quad between Johnson Student Center and Samuelson Pavilion was filled with tables for Club Day, a bi-annual showcase...

Where’s the Substance in ASOC?

Author: Leah Glowacki The bare, off-white walls of Occidental's first-year residence halls were transformed into vibrant exhibits of student passion last week. The hopes of seven...