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TSU smoothes transition for transfer students
Paul Diamond (senior) said he and Steven Garcia (senior), co-presidents of the Transfer Student Union (TSU), were roommates living in a transfer suite in Norris...
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Friezer photography showcases NELA history
The Joe and Henk Friezer Photography Negatives came to Occidental’s Special Collections in 2015. “One Step Beyond,” an exhibit which opened Sept. 10 in the...
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Collaboration fuels innovative Marketplace menu
Asuzena Bravo, Marketplace sous chef, supervises the cooks and develops the five-week menu rotation. Bravo said she has been working with Campus Dining at Occidental...
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Falling ‘Head Over Heels’ in love with the spring musical
Occidental College’s theater department is bringing to the stage “Head Over Heels,” a musical comedy consisting of songs by the 1980s female rock band,...
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Senior comprehensive projects vary across departments, finding different ways to challenge students
In order to graduate, all Occidental students must complete a senior comprehensive project. According to Occidental's website, senior comprehensive projects, or comps, are examinations or projects...
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Pokémon Club: how a childhood video game became a thriving community at Occidental
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The origin story of one of Occidental’s newest clubs begins with a Zoom call for incoming swim and dive athletes, a painting of the original 151...
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Behind the Scenes: The Marketplace Tray Drop
At the Occidental Marketplace, used trays, dishes and excess food rotate around into the seeming abyss. Associate Director of Campus Dining Robert Starec said...
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Emmons offers a plethora of mental health services
According to their website, Emmons features several mental health services available to students, including drop-in chat spaces and group counseling services, which occur once...
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ORBS: Meditation, inclusivity and more for Occidental’s skating community
Occidental Roller Bladers & Skaters (ORBS), a student organization on campus, is often seen on the quad skating throughout the day. According to e-board...
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Paul Holdengräber makes people say something they’ve never said before
Paul Holdengräber was born in Texas, the son of Austrian immigrants who left their home country for Haiti in 1938. Though he is not a...
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Sunrise Oxy endorses Ysabel Jurado in upcoming City Council election
Sunrise Oxy, an on-campus climate action group, endorsed Ysabel Jurado, one of the eight candidates running for City Council District (CD) 14 in the...
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Annual spring Dance Production shows will have ‘lots of different vibes’
Occidental’s largest club, Dance Production (Dance Pro) is hosting its annual spring performance at Thorne Hall March 22 and 23. According to one of...
