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...

New California minimum wage raises questions for student workers

California’s new minimum wage law, passed last September, will go into effect on July 1 of this year, making the new minimum in Calif....

World News – Week of Feb 10th

Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Zoo attracted criticism this week for its decision to kill a two-year-old giraffe. Zoo officials explained the action was an important...

Goya's nightmares become dream museum exhibit

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, regarded as the newest old master and the first modern master, comes to life in The Norton...

College outlines next steps on sexual assault

Sexual assault, a volatile issue on Occidental’s campus for the past year, made headlines when President Barack Obama created a national sexual assault task...

L.A.P.D. works with Campus Safety to address complaints

A recent change in campus policy means that off-campus residents could be receiving more visits from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), as after...