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)....

Alumna returns to take on campus sustainability position

Author: Drew Jaffe Occidental College has hired recent graduate Emma Sorrell '13 as its first-ever Sustainability Coordinator. This action came as a response to student efforts...

Account administrators can see email subject lines, recipients

Author: Lucy Feickert Despite beliefs among students, Information and Technology Services (ITS) and school administration are not able to read students' emails without their knowledge, according...

Students motivate peers at ‘Ideas in Action’ forum

Author: Sarah Corsa Oxypreneurship presented the first "Ideas in Action: A Forum for Empowered Students" event last Wednesday, Oct. 23. Six students shared insight from their...

Phi Psi’s Movember events promote men’s health awareness, raises funds

Author: Manna Selassie Occidental fraternity Phi Kappa Psi (Phi Psi) hosted its 2nd Annual Movember this month. On campus, Movember is known as a month that...

Veitch, senior administrators hold first campus community meeting

Author: Stephen Nemeth President Jonathan Veitch and senior administrators discussed topics such as campus renovations, fundraising and diversity at the the first in a series of...

Wilshire to break ground downtown

Author: Noel Hemphill The Wilshire Grand Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, will be the tallest building on the west coast when it opens in 2017....

World News Issue 5

Author: William Stupp Ukraine. The inhabitants of Ukraine's Crimea region voted Sunday to join the Russian Federation on unspecific terms. Turnout was said to be over...

Emmons updates health insurance policy

Author: Jeremy Childs Emmons Student Wellness Center adopted a new medical insurance policy that will allow students to opt out of enrolling in Occidental’s heath insurance...