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)....

Facebook Photos Used for Student Discipline

Author: Ryan Strong & Michelle Park Three Stewart-Cleland (Stewie) residents were recently found responsible of violating the College Damages Policy and Residential Education and Housing Services'...

Possible gang-related shooting on Eagle Rock Blvd.

Author: Sam van Buren   At approximately 10:40 p.m. on Feb. 17, a car approached All Star Lanes bowling alley, and a passenger fired multiple shots from a...

GLOW replaces annual Splatter dance

Author: Kirsten Wright Programming Board is announcing GLOW as the dance to replace Splatter. The advertisements for GLOW boast the event as Occidental's first ever official...

Breast Cancer Awareness spreads on campus

Author: Noel Hemphill Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) a student-run group on Occidental’s campus, is taking advantage of Breast Cancer Awareness month to jump-start their cancer awareness...

Taitz loses court case to Occidental over Obama’s records

Author: Ryan Strong Occidental successfully opposed a legal motion filed by persistent birther Orly Taitz to compel the college to release President Barack Obama’s college records,...

Black Student Alliance petitions for new major

Author: Damian Mendieta Black Student Alliance (BSA) President Brandi Locke (senior) created and distributed an online petition on Feb. 8 to support the creation of a...

Athletic trainer resigns following sexual misconduct investigation

Author: Elwyn Pratt Long-time Head Athletic Trainer John Sweet is no longer employed by the college. No official statement was issued regarding this matter, but...

Occidental celebrates the end of its 125th year

Author: Emily Shugerman The ferris wheel on campus last spring will return to the quad once again for Founders Day on April 20 as the college...