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)....

FYRE program restructured

Author: Charlotte Flight Members of Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) and a student-led committee are looking to improve student satisfaction with the First Year Residential...

World News Issue 1

Author: Drew Jaffe|Ximena Santiago Spain. The United States National Basketball Team defeated Serbia 129-92 at the FIBA World Cup Final in Madrid on Sunday. American...

REHS expands card access, revamps FYRE

Author: Claire Cancilla Students can expect expanded key card access to residence halls and a revamped First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) program, thanks to changes made...

Unity Week to include first dance since Fall 2013

Author: Olivia Landon Occidental’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) will host the first dance of the year Nov. 1 as part of the college’s first annual Unity...

Hammonds to lead Veteran’s Day presentation

Author: Stephen Nemeth Air Force veteran Aaron Hammonds (sophomore) will lead a presentation on the history of military veterans at Occidental on Veteran's Day. His presentation,...

World News 11.0

Author: Ximena Santiago Switzerland. An animal rights group officially petitioned to ban cats and dogs from Swiss cuisine. The petition was submitted to the Swiss...

Faculty debate merit pay

Author: Emily Shugerman The proposal of a merit pay scheme for Occidental professors sparked debate at the annual faculty retreat Jan. 15 and inspired the creation...

What in the World – Week of March 25

Author: Ximena Santiago United States. Four California residents filed lawsuits Thursday against wine brands Franzia, Mogen David and Almaden at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Although...