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 is first U.S. college to ban investment in gun manufacturers

Author: Drew Jaffe & Lucy Feickert In a move unprecedented by any U.S. college or university, the Occidental board of trustees will refrain from investing Occidental’s...

L.A. Times fires reporter over perceived conflict of interest

Author: Juliet Suess The Los Angeles Times fired reporter Jason Felch on Friday following revelations of an inappropriate relationship he had with confidential source for a...

Web update, faculty search processes highlight deans’ second diversity converstaion

Author: Sarah Corsa Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Hanna Spinosa and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Jorge Gonzalez delivered a presentation...

World News Issue 10

Author: William Stupp Guinea. The death toll for a recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa has passed 100, according the World Health Organization....

Top off campus dining options

Author: Drew Jaffe Los Angeles fosters a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, offering everything from classic American fare to inventive fusion dishes. Trying it all is...

Campus Dining’s new labels aim to increase sustainability

Author: Melina Devoney Occidental Campus Dining incorporated a new labeling system in the Marketplace on Sept. 18 to increase students' awareness of food justice and sustainability...

World News 5.0

Author: Ximena Santiago Indonesia. The head of Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency, Budi Waseso, has proposed to build an island prison guarded by crocodiles for the country's...

Veitch creates sexual assault committee

Author: Jeremy Childs President Jonathan Veitch announced the creation of the Campus Committee on Sexual Responsibility and Misconduct (CCSRM) Oct. 24, days before releasing the Pepper...