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After the reckoning: Occidental’s sexual assault reforms, a decade on
Caroline Heldman, chair and professor of Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies at Occidental, has been a leader in the college's reckoning with its handling...
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10 years of the computer science department: interdisciplinary studies, AI and ethics
The 2026 school year marks the 10-year anniversary of the computer science department at Occidental College. Established as a major in 2017, the interdisciplinary...
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O-team leaders ‘build that sense of family’ for a new class
Occidental College welcomed a new class of first year students Aug. 17. Behind the scenes of orientation, student leaders and the Student Leadership, Involvement,...
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A namesake illuminates California’s homelessness crisis
Meeting Jimbo Miller Two James Millers sat together on a curb outside of the Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO), a homeless services organization in downtown...
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Chemistry department cancels labs amid safety concerns
Michael Hill, chemistry department chair and professor; Eileen Spain, associate dean of the college; and Wendy Sternberg, vice president for academic affairs and dean...
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The shifting trends of language learning
In 2013, Johnson Hall reopened after a year-long renovation of the building's interior. The renovation involved the decommissioning of the Keck Language and Culture...
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A scholar’s fiscal dilemma: the work study paradox
In the traditional sense, Federal Work Study (FWS) is the most American form of financial aid. The idea behind the program, started in 1964,...
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A New Era of Thrifting
The word "sustainability" has found a special home in the hearts of consumers. With the rise of eco-friendly clothing lines and online re-sale platforms,...
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International students look for a taste of home
At Occidental College, international students come from 25 countries, including Brazil, Botswana, Mexico, India and Singapore. According to the International Programs Office (IPO), these...
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Going Metro: A Guide to Los Angeles Transit
It is a Saturday night, your wallet is light and you are aching for a night out on the town. Or maybe it is...
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Community of Service: Eagle Rock nonprofits
The last clause of Occidental College’s mission statement is not printed on the back of your ID card, but for the student questioning what...
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Anatomy of the Occidental power outage
On Saturday, Sept. 2, Occidental students were forced to brave the night without electricity. As most students fled their non-airconditioned rooms to search for friends,...
