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)....

Geo Jocks: Pollution

Author: Donovan Dennis When taking in a sunset from Fiji Hill, it's hard not to appreciate a little bit of Los Angeles’ smog. The golden sunlight,...

CDO arrives at Oxy

Author: Margaret Su Rhonda Brown, Occidental’s first vice president for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer (CDO), proved her dedication to her new college by...

Campo officers begin

Author: Brody Barkan Campus Safety hired two new officers — Officer Samuel Hernandez and Officer Mariana Martinez — due to staffing shortages following the retirement of...

What in the World Issue 5

Author: Ximena Santiago Russia. The Russian military is looking to recruit a new brigade of five bottlenose dolphins for military duty — three male and two...

Intergroup dialogue classes scheduled to return fall semester

Author:  Following the loss of the Intergroup Dialogue Program (IDP) last spring, Occidental IDP founder and Psychology Professor Jaclyn Rodriguez will offer direct-enrollment classes in...

Project SAFE educates community during Take Back the Week

Author: Maggie Duffy Project S.A.F.E.'s Take Back the Week (TBTW) featured events April 11–15 ranging from a film screening to a speak out. Throughout last week,...

Retention Rates Drop as More Students Leave

Author: Riley Kimball   3.54 percent of last spring's student body did not return to the college this year, marking the highest attrition rate since 2003, according...

Accreditation Team Visiting This Week

Author: Damian Mendieta Members of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation team will visit Occidental from Feb. 8-10 for the third and final...