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)....

Clubs Plan Genocide Awareness Program

Author: Michelle Park & Julie Xu The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL), in coordination with various on-campus organizations, will put on a variety of...

Halloween Concert to go on as Administration Looks into Splatter Hospitalizations

Author: Ryan Strong & Ben DeLuca Following a disastrous Splatter dance that resulted in eight hospitalizations and negative media attention for the college, Asst. Dean of...

Dining Staff Member Creates Wellness Program

Author: Ryan Graff Cooler chef Henry Bojorquez began a wellness program this year in which he and his fellow Dining Services staff take 15-minute walks during...

Newcomb Floods

Author: Ryan Strong Newcomb Hall sustained extensive water damage on Thursday evening after heat sensors triggered the sprinkler system in a dorm room on the third...

Oxy Shots Receives ASOC Funding for Darkroom

Author: Faryn Borella This Friday, Occidental's only photography club, Oxy Shots, will open a darkroom on campus accessible to the entire student body. Since its founding,...

Reduced participation in greek recruitment

Author: Noel Hemphill Informal Recruitment, the period in which Occidental's Greek organizations recruit new members for the fall semester, will proceed with participation from only three...

Students: Sexual Misconduct Policy Changes Lacked Full Disclosure

Author: Emily Shugerman From flyers on newsstands to emails from Student Affairs, the Occidental campus has been buzzing recently with news about changes to the college’s...

Spring Registration occurred with minimal issues for students

Author: Lucy Feickert The registration process ran more smoothly than in years past again last week as college officials continue to tinker with their new strategy...