Archive

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...

Loss of Intergroup Dialogue Program hinders promise of diversity and social accountability on Occidental’s campus

Author: Emily Gao In choosing a college, I sought a school whose students did not shy away from discomfort. I wanted a school that would act...

Harvard professor brings much-needed notice to campaign reform

Author: Andrea Tuemmler From Bernie Sanders’ populist socialism to Donald Trump’s sensationalism, the crowded presidential field is encouraging a wide range of creative campaign strategies. One...

Demystifying the Giant Magnet We Call Home

Author: Melina Devoney A basement hallway of the Norris Chemistry Building is lined with peculiar caution signs about Occidental’s multi-million dollar nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The...

Riley Hooper (Opinions Editor)

Author:  Why don't people write you letters anymore? I know it must make you feel sad and alone---sitting by the computer, day in and day...

Grant funds new positions, research opportunities

Author: Margaret Su Occidental received a $750,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in spring 2015 to increase undergraduate research in the curriculum, particularly in...

Reel Talk with the Cinemaddicts Presents Choke

Author: Zak Stoltz and Cindy Tang|Zak Stoltz and Cindy Tang Adapted from cult writer Chuck Palahniuk's 2001 novel of the same name, Choke (2008) bites off...

Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse

Author: Eileen Lee Franklin Graham, son of renowned Christian evangelist Billy Graham, is almost as well known as his famous father, although for slightly different things....

Quit ‘Yer Whining!

Author: Brett Fujioka People often ask themselves, "What would make the world a better place?" Some people say that if a certain political party dominated the...

World News 1

Author: Ximena Santiago Iran. Despite the disapproval of theologian leaders, affluent Iranian families are starting to welcome cats and dogs into their homes. The significant increase...

Noah Azarin (sophomore, Physics and Economics)

Author:  The Occidental College Administration, intelligent and friendly that it is, only wishes us the best. In its opinion, "the best" consists of quality academics,...

Goldberg leaves legacy at Financial Aid Office

Author: Hoku Krueger From keeping her door open through lunch every day, to opening the door to education for thousands of students in need of financial...