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)....

College Investigates Apartment Style Living on Colorado

Author: Ryan Strong   The College is looking into purchasing a set of villas on Colorado Boulevard, two and a half miles away from campus, as student...

Green Bean Ups Sustainability Efforts

Author: Hillary Alexander The student-operated Grean Bean recently hired environmental consultant Leslie Vankeuren, to help formulate ideas and initiate sustainability efforts for the business. The most...

Up ’til Dawn prepares for Nov. letter-writing campaign

Author: Lucy Feickert “No child should die in the dawn of life,” the motto of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, represents the goal of Up...

Occidental informs itself for Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza Occidental College honored Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month with a Peace over Violence speaker informing students of her experiences with domestic issues....

Amnesty International at Occidental

Author: Lena Smith Occidental students may soon have another outlet for engaging in global issues, through a campus chapter of Amnesty International (AI). Chris Weeks (first-year)...

World News week of March 17th

Author: Clark Scally Korea The 1953 Korean War armistice was nullified by North Korea on March 11, increasing tension between the two Korean nations which are...

Earthquakes shake campus but cause no damage

Author: Stephen Nemeth Two earthquakes of magnitudes 5.1 and 4.1, both centered north of Brea, Calif., struck Los Angeles on March 28 and March 29, respectively....

One Voice brings female activists to speak at Occidental

Author: Tess Langan Malaka Samara re-wrapped her hijab in the bathroom, preparing to speak to a group of Occidental students on behalf of One Voice, an...