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What union contract means for student workers
The Occidental and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Student Worker Units is a new union contract applying to...
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Moore Lab fights parrot poaching with wildlife forensics
Occidental’s Moore Lab of Zoology collaborated on a research study published June 14 2026, which located the specific geographic source of a frequently poached...
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Oxy JVP and SJP stage encampment for divestment ahead of Board of Trustees meeting
Occidental’s Jewish Voices for Peace (Oxy JVP) and Students for Justice in Palestine (Oxy SJP) set up an encampment on the Academic Quad around...
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Christopher Grant named new associate director of Campus Safety
Christopher Grant was selected for the position of associate director of Campus Safety, according to a school-wide email from Campus Safety sent March 20....
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Occidental College hits highest ranking in 15 years, admissions reflects on statistics
U.S. News and World Report, an education, business and analytics publishing company, released its 2025 list of “Best College Rankings” and "National Liberal Arts...
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Nearly two months after a flood, the Occidental bell tower rings again
The Occidental bell tower recommenced ringing Oct. 3 for the 2024–2025 academic year. The bell tower was not working before, because the Johnson Student...
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Occidental students engage with global policy during Oxy at the UN
Each year, a group of Occidental seniors participate in The William and Elizabeth Kahane United Nations Program (Kahane UN Program) — the nation’s only full-time residential...
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Five protesters subject to conduct proceedings for Rage Week demonstrations
At least five Occidental students who participated in Occidental Students for Justice in Palestine (Oxy SJP) and Occidental Jewish Voice for Peace’s (Oxy JVP)...
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‘The sky’s the limit’: Occidental College celebrates inauguration of John Branca Institute for Music
Occidental College celebrated the establishment of its newest program with a combined concert featuring a capella, Jazz Ensemble, Glee Club, Symphony Orchestra and a...
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New Dean of Students Vivian Garay Santiago supports students through college experience
Occidental's former Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Vivian Garay Santiago stepped into the role of Interim Dean of Students for the 2024–2025 academic year, following...
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Student census suggests student population is returning to pre-pandemic numbers
Occidental College completed its annual census Sept. 23, which is required of all colleges nationwide, and collects data on student enrollment, according to Registrar James...
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Students and faculty weigh in on Occidental Library Fat Bear Week
For its third consecutive year, the Occidental Library has hosted Fat Bear Week inspired by the National Park Service Fat Bear Week, which highlights the bears of...
