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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...

OSL and Greek Council aim to expand Greek Life on campus

Author: Lauren Rewers Occidental Greek Council and the Office of Student Life (OSL) are considering introducing new Greek organizations to campus in the next three to...

Hunting for Occidental’s Past: A History of Architecture and Landscaping on Campus

Author: Olivia Landon|Manna Selassie http://vimeo.com/90074252 When visitors grace Occidental's campus, tour guides boast small classes, involved professors and a diversely passionate student body, but these facts...

Looking good from head to toe

Author: Noel Hemphill Spring is one of my favorite seasons, especially on Occidental's campus. Roses and daffodils are blooming all over, trees have fresh green buds...

Celebs Distract Focus of Voters

Author: Arielle Darr Although there is enough drama for a soap opera in the race for the 2008 presidential elections, it is difficult to see how...

Genevieve White (sophomore, Biopsychology)

Author:  Off campus parties have frequently been broken up by LAPD in the past. Recently, however, I've both heard of and personally experienced an increase...

Cheer Puts a Little More Pep in Their Step

Author: Sonia Lessuck In early September Occidental's Cheerleading team held try-outs for this year's 2008 football season. The team is embarking on a historical year; this...

Funding Decrease Limits Scope of Values and Vocations Grant

Author: Sarah Mofford Students at Occidental College have many opportunities for research and grants, one of which is offered by the Office of Religious and Spiritual...

Whipping McCain Into Shape

Author: Katie Presley The Associated Press reported yesterday that John McCain promises to "whip" Barack Obama's "you-know-what" in the final Presidential debate on Wednesday. Well, good,...

Hiking Trails Around L.A. Are Perfect Weekend Getaways

Author: Kara McVey The weather is warming up, the sun is out and Los Angeles is getting back into its groove. When it's cold, it's easy...

Make A Serious Commitment to Getting Involved

Author: Mariko Powers Last Tuesday, the Quad was filled with tables, students, flyers and music for the annual Involvement Fair. Formerly known as Club Day, the...

Student Organizations on Edge about Palestinian Bid for Statehood

Author: Clark Scally Occidental students watched closely as Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, submitted a bid for statehood to the United Nations last Friday....