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)....

Cop cars, helicopter subdue driver of stolen car on Yosemite Boulevard

Author: Michael Tonetti|Keegan McChesney Thirteen Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) squad cars and a helicopter converged on Yosemite Drive Wednesday night after spotting a stolen vehicle. According...

Clubs, CGE celebrate National Coming Out Day

Author: Andrea Tuemmler In honor of National Coming Out Day Oct. 11, Occidental's Queer Student Alliance (QSA) and Center for Gender Equity (CGE) will host several...

REHS addresses questions on policies, student housing concerns

Author: Jessica Faroy Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) staff hosted a town hall meeting in Choi Auditorium Thursday. Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Vice President...

Faculty votes against calling for Veitch’s resignation

Author: Sarah Corsa|Lauren Rewers Faculty voted 83–45 against calling for the immediate resignation of President Jonathan Veitch in a meeting Tuesday, Director of Communications Jim Tranquada...

Geo Jocks: Gravitational Waves

Author: Donovan Dennis Thank God for gravity. Without it, Matthew McConaughey would still be lost in the fabric of space-time, Matt Damon screaming expletives on Mars...

MAC, AHVA split in unanimous vote

Author: Lucy Feickert Media Arts and Culture (MAC), previously a program within Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA), is now an independent department following a unanimous...

DEB, MSI discussed at garden party

Author: Lucy Feickert The Coalition at Oxy for Diversity and Equity (CODE) held a garden party and teach-in Friday in Mullin Grove to discuss the idea...

Gaypril events highlight LGBTQIA+ voices, issues

Author: Aria Bryan The Center for Gender Equity (CGE) and the Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) recently kicked off "Gaypril" — a month of events focused on...