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Alex Murillo and Robert De La Barcena pave the way for non-traditional students
In the 2026—2027 academic year, Occidental has welcomed a number of non-traditional students, according to Vanessa Gonzalez-Wright, director of the Intercultural Community Center (ICC)....
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Artemis II geologist talks historic lunar science mission
Megan Borel, a geologist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Artemis II lunar science team, delivered a talk titled “The Moon Joy...
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Campus braces for El Niño
California has begun experiencing the effects of El Niño, a naturally occurring climate pattern in which massive storm clouds cause heavy rain and severe...
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Steve Gibbs, ORSL coordinator, dies at 62
Stephen Edmund Gibbs, programs and services coordinator for the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL), died on campus Oct. 7. A memorial service...
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Sociology Professor Lisa Wade’s “American Hookup” debuts to widespread critical acclaim
Occidental Sociology Professor Lisa Wade's book, entitled "American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex On Campus," was published Jan. 10. Her work — which characterizes...
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Students respond to Reverend Dr. William Barber’s call for a moral revolution
Last Wednesday, the Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, a Protestant minister and civil rights advocate from North Carolina, offered a speech at Occidental...
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Berkus flooding displaces students, damages property
Berkus Hall residents were forced to evacuate the morning of Jan. 25 due to flooding caused by a pipe that burst during an annual...
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Faculty petition leads to declaration of Occidental as sanctuary campus
This week, Occidental joined the ranks of dozens of colleges and universities across the country that have declared themselves sanctuary campuses in the wake...
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Bike Share hopes to relocate to Bengal Room following upcoming renovations
The Office of Student Life (OSL) and Facilities Management will begin remodeling the Bengal Room in the Johnson Student Center (JSC) Dec. 16. Diego...
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Campus Safety welcomes four new faces
This past August, Chief of Campus Safety Victor Clay completed a year-long search for new officers after three departures last year. Campus Safety welcomed...
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Queer House residents frustrated by lack of facilities will receive washer and dryer
Over this upcoming winter break, a stackable washer and dryer unit will be installed in Queer House. Students had called for such amenities to...
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Occidental’s Institute for the Study of Los Angeles encourages research and community-based learning
As of spring 2016, Occidental houses the premier Institute for the Study of Los Angeles (ISLA). ISLA, in collaboration with local partners, is a...
