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...

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....

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)....

Students choose seniority room draw policy in campus-wide vote

Author: Brenna Reid Room draw will now be based on seniority in response to the results of a recent campus-wide survey conducted by Residential Education and...

Board approves $3.5 million for sustainability projects

Author: Melina Devoney Roughly 1 percent of Occidental's endowment—$3.5 million—will go towards funding campus sustainability projects, thanks to a measure approved by the board of trustees...

ATO residents placed on probation after neighbor complains

Author: Melina Devoney Eight members of the Occidental football team have been put on extended probation until May for complaints stemming from parties at their house,...

What in the World

Author: Ximena Santiago China. The Cyberspace Administration of China is enforcing stricter regulations on dating websites to prevent prostitution and fraud. Among the increased controls is...

Students travel to Nicaragua, volunteer with safe house and elementary school

Author: Daphne Auza A team of 10 students spent their spring break in Managua, Nicaragua, doing construction work at a safe house for young girls and...

World News – Week of April 8

Author: Ximena Santiago North Korea. The North Korean government officially launched its first and only online shopping website for citizens Friday. The site, Okryu, is regulated...

Kim Babon chosen to succeed Sue Pramov as director of national awards

Author: Daphne Auza Kim Babon officially succeeded Sue Pramov April 2 as Occidental's new Director of National Awards. The position entails mentoring students and alumni on their...

C.O.D.E. members deliver demands to Dean Avery with one-week deadline

Author: Lena Smith The Coalition at Oxy for Diversity and Equity (C.O.D.E.) presented a list of eight demands of the administration and Campus Safety to Dean...