Campus News

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...

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....

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)....

Conservation challenge reduces water use, despite foul play

Author: Drew Jaffe First-year halls clinched first and second place in Occidental's first-ever conservation challenge, a competition to see which residence hall could reduce its water...

Interdisciplinary writing minor proposed

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Faculty members recently proposed a five-class writing minor in response to requests for an interdisciplinary writing program. If passed, the minor will be...

C.O.D.E. takes the stage at faculty meeting

Author: Michael Tonetti Student representatives from the Coalition at Oxy for Diversity and Equity (CODE) presented at Occidental College's monthly faculty meeting yesterday. The students advocated...

Marketplace encounters troubles with casual workers

Author: Stephen Nemeth The introduction of new temporary workers at the Marketplace has caused concern among existing employees, some of whom believe the training of these...

ASOC passes vote, approves Bike Share to become full student service

Author: Lena Smith In the final of a series of votes, the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate unanimously elected to make Bike Share a...

Female duck-in-residence found dead

Author: Wellesley Daniels The Occidental community lost half of its beloved duck couple this weekend. On Sunday, April 20, amid Easter festivities, the female fountain duck...

Board of Trustees unanimously extends Veitch’s contract

Author: Stephen Nemeth After a two-year assessment of President Jonathan Veitch's tenure as president, the Board of Trustees announced its unanimous decision to extend his contract...

World News Issue 4

Author: Ximena Santiago Haiti. Former President Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier died Saturday at the age of 63 due to a heart attack. He was pronounced dead...