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Saying ‘aloha’ to the Hawaiʻi Club
At the first general meeting of the Hawaiʻi Club this semester, about 20 members were present with a box of snacks to share and...
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Zero tolerance on drugs risks lives of music festival-goers
Spring has sprung, and along with it, so have a series of music festivals across the country. People of all ages flock to Coachella’s...
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"Speak softly and carry a big stick": the political implications of toxic masculinity
As a contributor to the right-wing online magazine The Federalist so quaintly and condescendingly put it several years ago, feminists have recently fallen “in...
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To Skimm or not to Skimm: millennials, unsubscribe
Many young adults have become familiar with the lean, high-heeled silhouette of a woman who dons the masthead of theSkimm, a free, daily newsletter...
2016
The evolution of Snapchat: from nudes to news with a dash of comedy
Author: Sydney Hemmendinger Snapchat is a hallmark of millennial culture. What simply began as an ephemeral way to send nude photographs, with the comfort of knowing...
2013
Mythbusting clarifies anti-race policy
Author: Damian Mendieta A case currently before the Supreme Court, “Fischer v. University of Texas,” may bring landmark changes to America. Abigail Fischer sued the University...
2013
Former Occidental president nominated as Undersecretary of Education
Author: Haley Gray Former Occidental College President Ted Mitchell has been nominated for the position of Undersecretary of Education, awaiting Senate confirmation.
After serving as president of...
Campus News
World News – Week of April 15
Author: Ximena Santiago Australia. Qantas, a popular Australian airline, released photos of four koalas named Paddle, Pellita, Chan and Idalia traveling in first class Monday. The...
2016
To Skimm or not to Skimm: millennials, unsubscribe
Author: Jane Drinkard & Chloe Woodruff Many young adults have become familiar with the lean, high-heeled silhouette of a woman who dons the masthead of theSkimm,...
National
U.S.-Cuban Thaw exposes U.S. government hypocrisy
Raúl Castro visited New York to address the United Nations General Assembly this past Monday, his first trip to the United States in 56...
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Students deserve a simplified FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most complicated aspects of the college application process. With a slew of...
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Harvard professor brings much-needed notice to campaign reform
From Bernie Sanders’ populist socialism to Donald Trump’s sensationalism, the crowded presidential field is encouraging a wide range of creative campaign strategies. One candidate,...
