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‘A big point of pride’: Occidental’s research community
Occidental students are conducting research across fields ranging from organic chemistry to canine cognition, often working closely with faculty mentors in labs, fieldwork and...
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‘A sobering example’: Occidental’s 1920s KKK club reflects culture of Jim Crow era
Walking into the Ahmanson Reading room on the main floor of the Mary Norton Clapp Library, one of the first sights students come across...
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Reflections on First-Stage Writing Portfolios Amidst AI and Virtual Learning
Occidental students submitted their First-Stage Writing Portfolios March 1. The portfolio essays are part and parcel of the First-Year Seminar (FYS) curriculum and prime...
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‘Sacrifices every day’: men’s basketball seniors lead program to best finish in years
Occidental men’s basketball played in the SCIAC tournament for the first time since 2020, beating Cal Lutheran 88-84 in the tournament’s inaugural first-round game...
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‘The beauty within the struggle’: Angelenos practice mutual aid in times of uncertainty
In the midst of ICE raids continuing to sweep LA in 2026, and stricter requirements to receive SNAP food benefits that started Feb. 1, Angelenos are coming together...
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Our editors look forward with 2026 predictions
An online trend suggested that this year is going to be 2016 again, but in this feature we are looking into the future. Members...
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‘Scattered to the wind’: Life after the Eaton Fire, one year later
The Eaton and Palisades Fires destroyed the homes and businesses of roughly 40 current and former Occidental professors, staff members and students, according to...
Culture
Palm trees, sunsets and traffic: Movies that made me fall in love with LA
LA is the U.S. capital of movies — whether you like it or not. Although the city produces fewer and fewer movies within its borders, it...
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The library’s best kept secret: Special Collections
Tucked in the corner on the quiet third floor of the Mary Norton Clapp Library, stands a wooden, often open door with a sign...
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LA sports rooting guide: What’s on tap for our teams?
LA is known as a Mecca for entertainment, and professional sports are no exception. The city is home to 11 professional sports teams, and...
Culture
LA’s late night snack: A taco tour around Occidental
For a city like LA, or El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, which is incredibly rich in food diversity, there...
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Editorial: A musical guide to surviving your first year
Maybe you just escaped from the most excruciating exam you’ve ever taken at Oxy and you need to cleanse your soul. Or maybe your...
