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)....

Professors now act as mandatory reporters

Author: Clara Baik A new policy requiring all faculty, staff, administrators, coaches and resident advisers to report all information regarding sexual assault cases to the campus...

Transparency International founder speaks at Occidental

Author: Carmen Triola Transparency International founder and former World Bank employee Peter Eigen regaled student with stories of financial and political corruption on his Sept. 30...

L.A. authors kick off writing minor

Author: Michael Tonetti Professors invited journalist Chris Goffard, poet and author Sarah Manguso and screenwriter Hilly Hicks, Jr. to campus last Tuesday to celebrate the launch...

ASOC approves diversity branch, creates Campus Safety Committee

Author: Stephen Nemeth The Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate, in a packed Studenmund Room in the Johnson Student Center late Monday night, voted unanimously...

Remodeled college entrance to open by March 1

Author: Daniel Terner The renovation of the main entrance will remain incomplete until at least March 1, despite an original November 2014 deadline and a previous...

Faculty host teach-in, discussion to address NTT inequities

Author: Henry Dickmeyer Students and faculty gathered in Mosher 1 Wednesday for a screening of the film "Con Job: Stories of Adjunct & Contingent Labor" and...

Debate rages over DEB funding

Author: Emily Shugerman As student body voting opened for the Diversity and Equity Board Initiative (DEBI) March 30, senators and honor board jurors struggled over how...

Active Minds addresses mental health through student perspectives

Author: Gregory Feiner The Occidental chapter of Active Minds hosted "Oxy From the Inside" Thursday in a packed Choi Auditorium, where 10 students shared their experiences...