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)....

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...

Two history professors to retire at the semester

Author: Shilpa Bhongir History professor Lynn Dumenil and Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA) professor Louise Yuhas will retire this semester after 22 and 36 years...

Auntie Em’s ends sales due to price increases

Author: Elwyn Pratt Auntie Em's Kitchen, a long-time provider of baked goods and salads for the Tiger Cooler and Coffee Cart, ended its sales to Campus...

World News

Author: William Stupp Beijing. The third plenum of the 18th Central Committee of China's Communist Party took place this week, a four-day policy meeting attended by...

Ambassador recounts al-Qaeda captivity

Author: Haley Gray Canadian Ambassador and author of "A Season in Hell: My 130 Days in the Sahara with Al Qaeda" Robert Fowler spoke at the...

Revised ASOC constitution passes: New policy changes funding for Bike Share, KOXY

Author: Lena Smith The student body of Occidental College voted 521 yes and 22 no to pass several revisions that the Associated Students of Occidental College...

Active Minds petitions to expand mental health services

Author: Charlotte Flight Active Minds, a student group on campus, and the Student Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC), a student administration committee, prepared a petition for President...

Faculty, students attend hearing, rally support for Esparza case

Author: Cordelia Kenney Nine Occidental students and politics professor and Department Chair Caroline Heldman attended Dr. Patricia Esparza’s probable cause hearing last Wednesday to express support...