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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...

Vagina Monologues address violence and other issues

Author: Lucy Feickert Fluctuating between laughter and tears, the Vagina Monologues ran students through a full spectrum of emotions in Thorne Hall last Friday. Throughout the...

Tales of Telefund

Author: Tess Langan On its surface, Telefund is a group of 40 students in swivel chairs and headsets collecting gifts from alumni and parents across the country....

Administration and OSAC clash over campus-wide alert system

Author: Emily Shugerman|Rachel Stober Reports in the media of an alleged sexual assault involving two Occidental students has renewed outrage about the college's handling of sexual...

The forgotten pillar: on diversity at Occidental College

Author: Emily Shugerman|Martin Pittman Karen Romero was only a few months into her time at Occidental when a racist classmate made her consider leaving. In her first-semester...

“Detox” frisbee succeeds with new coach, young roster

Author: Melina Devoney Occidental’s men’s ultimate team, “Detox,” gained a talented first-year class, a new coach and a fresh team philosophy this spring. Detox debuted its talent...

Dictators deserve denunciations from media, not punchlines

Author: Carmen Triola Vladimir Putin returned March 16 from a 10-day disappearance from office, and the internet has been having quite a laugh about it. Rather...

Museums for Millennials

Author: Taylor Majewski In an attempt to reach the next generation of art enthusiasts, major art museums have begun using beacon technology, providing a second-screen experience...

Morris adds third court to career

Author: Hoku Krueger Occidental women's tennis head coach and men’s basketball associate head coach Will Morris has gone from being at court to on the court,...

Letter to the Editor: “Impeachment … is about Senate not getting their way”

Author: Alissa Shear Dear Editor, I am not a politics major, however, I am a student at this school who is sick of being cautious about voicing...

Cubanos & Food Trucks: a match made in culinary heaven

Author: Nettie Stein-Miller In December, the diplomatic miracle that opened U.S.-Cuban relations shocked the world. For states with small Cuban immigrant populations, this news was less...

Green Bean implements new mug program, introduces new drinks

Author: Melina Devoney Occidental’s Green Bean Coffee Lounge modified its sustainable “for-here” mug program April 20, according to Taylor Durham (senior), the Green Bean’s health, safety...