Campus News

Professors interpret, students react to midterm results

Voters across the country filled in ballots for the 2026 midterm elections Nov. 3, determining the American political landscape for the next two years....

Electric vehicle charging policy sparks student concern

Occidental's campus features multiple charging stations for residents who drive electric vehicles (EVs). A new policy was put in place July 1 outlining the...

In first Occidental talk, Dean Bos discusses children’s perception of politics

Dean of Faculty Angie Bos, who was appointed March 2, 2026, gave her first talk as a Dean of Occidental, called "U.S. Politics...

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)....

Vice presidential searches underway

Three vice presidents have announced their departures since the fall: Barbara Avery, dean of students and vice president of student affairs; Shelby Radcliffe, vice...

Campus trees dying following beetle infestation

The once-vibrant Sycamore Glen tree population is gradually transforming into brown leaves and falling branches due to an epidemic of beetle-inoculated fungus that has...

Students to share ideas on sustainability at TEDx

Occidental's second biennial TEDx event will return to campus April 2 and run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, featuring talks on global sustainability....

InternAway to fund student summer internships in US

The Hameetman Career Center (HCC) will fund approximately 20 students’ unpaid internships in any U.S. state this summer through InternAway. This new program has...

Green Bean debuts pastries from Elsa’s Bakery

The Green Bean staff received its first batch of baked goods from Elsa's Bakery, their new pastry vendor, March 2. Green Bean Manager Annemarie...

Biology department addresses diversity

Biology faculty and students collaborated to develop ideas on how to create a more inclusive and welcoming space within the department at a Feb....

Board of trustees elects new chair to start July 1

After six months of deliberation, the Occidental board of trustees has decided on a new chair-elect. The trustee affairs committee of the board voted...

Students seek concrete change at QSA and CODE meetings

Expressing their desire for change on campus, students attended open meetings on gender-inclusive housing and the Diversity and Equity Board (DEB), held by the...