Campus News
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....
Campus News
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...
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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...
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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)....
2016
Commencement speaker draws criticism
Author: Drew Jaffe Director of Communications Jim Tranquada announced via a campuswide email April 14 that Randall Kennedy, the Michael R. Klein Professor of Law at...
2011
Aggravated Assault Sharpens Focus on Crime at Occidental
Author: Ryan Strong An Occidental sophomore was assaulted by a visitor on the night of the Mardi Gras Dance Jan. 30 causing a black eye and...
2011
Film Shoots Capture Attention
Author: Julie Xu Bank of America came to campus on Feb. 2 to film a commercial on Anderson Field and in the Ahmanson Reading Room of the library....
2011
Students Take Alternative Spring Break Trip to Japanese Internment Camp
Author: Claire Diggins Six Occidental students participated in an alternative educational trip to the former Japanese internment camp Manzanar over spring break. The trip was the culmination of...
2011
Violent Crimes Lead to Questions About Emergency Protocols
Author: Ryan Strong & Faryn Borella A female student was sexually assaulted on Yosemite Drive on Friday, Sept. 2 as she was returning alone from a...
2012
College receives record number of applicants
Author: Damian Mendieta The Office of Admissions received a record of 6,136 applications for the class of 2016, of which they accepted 2,393, solidifying the acceptance...
2011
Guest Lecturer Oppenheimer Teaches Oxy Students of New Ways to Learn
Author: Sant Kumar Cognitive psychologist from Princeton University Dr. Daniel Oppenheimer came to Occidental as a speaker in the Remsen Bird Lecture Series last Wednesday. In...
2011
Professor Warns Against Sexualizing Young Girls
Author: Larissa Saco Occidental Sociology Professor Lisa Wade sparked widespread discussion when she posted a criticism of abercrombie kids' "ashley push-up triangle" bathing suit top on...
