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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...

Living on the Edge

Author: Elena Fuell It's that time of year again. The flowers are blooming, finals are looming and fresh property is in the air. Off-campus housing appeals...

Kathleen Turner Comes to Campus

Author: Sarah Dunlap Stage and film actor Kathleen Turner spent over an hour perched at the edge of Keck Auditorium's stage Tuesday, March 6, answering questions...

David William Martinez (senior, ECLS)

Author:  After reading "Racism Strikes Party Scene Wearing Brown," I came away with many mixed feelings. While I agreed with some of the author's main...

Syrian-American rapper shares his story

Author: Hannah Fishbein Many critics of mainstream hip-hop mourn the loss of the genre's revolutionary messages — the synthesized sounds of the Top 40 tracks seem...

Gerry Maravilla

Author:  Dear Editor,I know that many people on this campus do not take the Occidental Weekly seriously. I have heard and seen people merely scan...

What in the World 11

Author: Ximena Santiago|Lucy Feickert United States. PayPal is hosting “Gender Equality and Inclusion in the Workplace" today, a discussion that will feature five men as panelists....

Oxy Drumline Brings New Rhythm to Halftime Show

Author: Richie DeMaria Meet the Occidental Drumline-they're seven strong and one of a kind. Founded in the spring semester of '09 by percussion instructor Mike Englander...

China’s Explosive Anniversary Illuminates Flaws

Author: Eeshan Seth One of the most striking features of China's celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China that...

CrossFit Eagle Rock builds local fitness community

Author: Riley Kimball (Senior Writer) At around 7 a.m. on most weekdays, Katy Dhanens (senior) wakes up to the sound of thudding techno and enthusiastic shouting....

Teaching Style: Getting Your Money’s Worth

Author: Lizeth Castillo Each professor has a different teaching style---some like to lecture while others prefer to let students facilitate discussions---but with tuition fees exceeding $30,000...

The Gangs of Glassell Park

Author: Thomas Schryver Pocketed between the steep green foothills of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Interstate Route 2 and North San Fernando Road, lies "Area One" of...