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)....

What in the World 1.0

Author: Ximena Santiago United Kingdom. A historian found the possible first use of the word f*** in an English court case dated 1310. The discovery occurred...

FEAST members aim to make club student service

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Members of the Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) are trying to transform the club into a student service in order to secure...

Student law review plans for spring publication

Author: Hoku Krueger In spearheading the creation of an Occidental undergraduate law review, Jamison Hayward (junior) hopes to give students interested in law an arena to...

Students weigh in on proposed consitution

Author: Rachel Cohn A proposed draft for a new Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) constitution was disseminated to students via email Nov. 6. The...

Students join faculty retreat

Author: Sarah Corsa Faculty members discussed the reform of the Cultural Studies Program (CSP) and the creation of a Black studies program at a full-day retreat...

Constitution proposal up for vote

Author: Drew Jaffe The Associated Students of Occidental College's (ASOC) proposed constitution is open for voting by the student body until Friday. The proposal includes a...

Boesches recount travels, memories in Keck

Author: Michael Tonetti The college celebrated the life, legacy and travels of Politics Professor Roger Boesche and his wife, Mandy Boesche, in front of an intimate...

Taylor Pool, athletics facilities renovation plans underway

Author:  Planning is underway for renovations to athletics facilities that would update Taylor Pool, locker rooms, athletics offices and tennis courts. Currently, there is no...