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)....

Gina Smith and Leslie Gomez to take on Occidental’s sexual assault policy

Author: Arielle Laub Occidental hired sexual assault policy consultants Gina Smith and Leslie Gomez for outside review of college policies in light of the recent misconduct...

Changes proposed to improve sustainability of printing system

Author: Sarah Corsa Student, staff and faculty print a combined average of six million pages of paper per year, Vice President of Information Technology James Uhrich...

Round-the-clock hotline provides professional support for students

Author: Cordelia Kenney Emmons Student Wellness Center launched the new 24/7 Confidential Hotline on Aug. 23 and is intended to expand Emmons' services to all Occidental...

Papermache enables undergrads to share research

Author: Cordelia Kenney Papermache, a startup company that made its private beta launch this summer, is including Occidental as one of the schools participating in its...

World News- Week of November 4th

Author: William Stupp New Delhi. As people across India amass personal stocks of fireworks for the coming Hindu festival, Diwali, the government is preparing to launch...

Conservation challenge reduces water use, despite foul play

Author: Drew Jaffe First-year halls clinched first and second place in Occidental's first-ever conservation challenge, a competition to see which residence hall could reduce its water...

Interdisciplinary writing minor proposed

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Faculty members recently proposed a five-class writing minor in response to requests for an interdisciplinary writing program. If passed, the minor will be...

C.O.D.E. takes the stage at faculty meeting

Author: Michael Tonetti Student representatives from the Coalition at Oxy for Diversity and Equity (CODE) presented at Occidental College's monthly faculty meeting yesterday. The students advocated...