Campus News
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....
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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...
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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...
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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)....
2016
Students’ on-campus drone use unfettered by policy
Author: Melina Devoney The drones students may have spotted hovering over campus this semester were likely piloted by Bo Gao (sophomore) or Malone Hedges (first year)...
2016
Vice presidential searches underway
Author: Gabriel Dunatov Three vice presidents have announced their departures since the fall: Barbara Avery, dean of students and vice president of student affairs; Shelby Radcliffe,...
2016
Three associate deans to step down
Author: Drew Jaffe All three associate deans of the college — Geology Professor Scott Bogue, Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA) Professor Amy Lyford and English...
2016
Former secretary Condoleezza Rice speaks in Thorne, students protest
Author: Rachel Cohn Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came to campus Monday afternoon to discuss her views on the state of international politics and domestic...
2012
24 percent granted 3rd-year off campus
Author: Sam Byrne In an effort to maintain a primarily residential campus, Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) accepted 24 percent of current sophomores who applied...
2011
Harsher Punishments for Marijuana Offenders
Author: Haley Gray The Dean of Students Office enacted an unofficial change in the College's disciplinary approach to marijuana offenses this semester. Students are now more...
2011
UNICEF Tap Project to Raise Awareness for Water Issues
Author: Lauren Siverly Occidental's chapter of The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will partner with local restaurants for the Tap Project, an international UNICEF initiative to...
2011
Current and Future Capital Improvement Campaigns
Author: Thea Doyon & Kara McVey Recent reports from the administration state that the Swan Hall restoration and renovation is scheduled for completion in June of...
