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)....

Occidental has been need aware despite rumors

Author: Damian Mendieta As the nation’s economic woes persist, an increasing number of liberal arts colleges are leaving a need-blind financial aid approach and opting to...

Cupcakes for Children raises money and awareness for Ghanaian orphanage

Author: Daphne Auza Surrounded by boxes of cupcake mix and blasting a playlist of Beyoncé and Ghanaian music, the members of Cupcakes for Children began their first...

In Memoriam: Robert Hansen, Professor Emeritus of Art

Author: Emily Shugerman Professor Robert Hansen, an artist, father, birder and Occidental professor for over 30 years, passed away in his home in Carpinteria, Calif. on...

On-campus filming peaks during spring break

Author: Noel Hemphill It was hard not to notice the presence of film crews at Occidental this spring break, with multiple shows, including Glee and True...

Prior complaints surface in athletic trainer investigation

Author: Elwyn Pratt The recent investigation of John Sweet was not the first time the former athletics trainer has been involved in allegations of sexual misconduct,...

Sexual assault policy consultants gather community input to make recommendations

Author: Emma Lodes Sexual assault policy consultants Gina Smith and Leslie Gomez returned to campus last week to speak with members of the Occidental community. Along...

‘Oxypreneurs’ join thousands at global summit in Malaysia

Author: Keegan McChesney Ten Occidental Students and one advisor for Oxypreneurship will be attending the fourth Global Entrepreneurship Summit and the Global Youth StartUp Summit in...

New minors reviewed

Author: Lucy Feickert New public health and neuroscience programs prompted by student and faculty interest are undergoing the proposal process to become minors. The education department...