Community News

Angela Gonzales-Torres runs for CA-34 seat

Nov. 3, voters in California's 34th Congressional District (CA-34) will be asked to choose between Democrat incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez and Democrat challenger Angela...

Rooftop comedy show elevates students alongside pros

Avery Dauer (junior) is hosting a stand-up comedy show called "Roof Comedy Night," featuring comedians from Occidental and beyond, Oct. 23, 9 p.m. at...

Bagel + Slice owner’s lease with Occidental ends Oct. 31

Bagel + Slice owner Michael Robles said he plans to vacate the shop Oct. 31. Robles said he has been trying to keep his...

Highland Park Neighborhood Council honored with Atkinson Excellence Award

The LA City Board of Neighborhood Commissioners recognized the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council (HHPNC) Sept. 22 for their community impact, engagement, collaboration and...

Eagle Rock divided on Colorado Boulevard bus route design

The newly approved 18-mile Metro Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line connecting North Hollywood to Pasadena has sparked debate about the best route design for...

Cross House squatters challenge college’s housing plans

At the end of August 2021, an Occidental employee notified the college that they had seen people inside a vacant college-owned property formerly known...

LAUSD’s new vaccine mandate receives parental and scientific support, but some still seek exemption

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board voted unanimously Sept. 9 to pass a mandate that would require students in the district who are...

Estudiantes de Oxy Regresan a Campus y a los Negocios Locales de NELA

Read in English Traducido por Caroline Palumbo '23 Durante la pandemia, pequeños negocios de todos tipos han luchado para adaptar y mantenerse a flote. Ahora, el regreso de...

La reapertura de $350 millones de LAUSD genera un nuevo mandato de vacunas, pruebas semanales y rastreo de contactos

Read in English Traducido por Jackson Eddy '22 El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles (LAUSD por sus siglas en inglés) reabrió sus puertas a los estudiantes el...

LAUSD’s $350 million reopening prompts new vaccine mandate, weekly testing and contact tracing

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) re-opened their doors to students Aug. 15 with a $350 million effort to curb the spread of the virus in...

New community fridge launches in Glassell Park

LA Community Fridges, a network of mutual aid throughout LA, launched a fridge in Glassell Park Aug. 28 which is made, stocked and utilized by the community. The colorful...

Occidental students return to campus and to NELA local businesses

Throughout the pandemic, small businesses of all kinds have struggled to adapt and stay afloat. Now, the return of Occidental students is having a significant impact...