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The hike from hell

All interviews in this article are fictional. Any parallels to any persons living (or dead) are purely coincidental. Upper-campus residents are easily recognizable. Behind their endlessly...

Opinion | Opinions are awful

Every day in class I’m expected to “participate” and “share my thoughts” on readings — that I didn’t do — in the name of...

Cannabis Energy energizes student body

The unexpected addition of the new Cannabis Energy drink at the Tiger Cooler this week has the Occidental student body buzzed. Cannabis Energy's website explains that...

“I’m a non-denominational interfaith center,” says building shaped like a cross

The following is the transcript of an interview between Weekly reporter Greg Feiner and the Herrick Interfaith Center (the literal building). The transcript has...

Oxy dorm rooms listed on Airbnb

Ethereal ambience in a modest setting Berkus House Escape the hustle and bustle of Oxy with a retreat to this oasis just off campus. This...

A look inside Oxy’s unofficial social media

Oxy Confessions Ever wanted a way to profess your unrequited crush? To acknowledge the girl that got stuck holding the door open for you and...

Cynical campus squirrel contemplates life

Nutters T. Squirrelstein heard the three quick squeaks from the foreman at the acorn gathering fields, signalling that it was time for lunch. Cheeks...

Party themes that sound fun on the invite but are clear cries for help once you arrive

Spice Girls You love the Spice Girls! But when you get there, dressed in your best 90s clothes, you realized you have vastly over-estimated your...

A Definitive Guide to the Bathrooms of Oxy

When nature calls, we've all gotta answer. With large water bottle in hand, I undertook the dangerous but educational task of wandering around campus for an hour looking...

New students only: what to do in Los Angeles!

Orientation Week has come and gone, and fall semester is in full swing! As a new student, it’s important to get a sense of what...

Oxy’s Obama obsession

You do it. I do it. Oxy does it. We cling to Obama like we cling to and consume Boba at alarming rates. Erecting...

Famous authors comment on graduating from college

Judy Blume: "Are you there God? It's me, a graduating senior. I just told my parents I want to get an MFA in poetry. Please...