Campus News

Occidental faculty discuss AI usage in college setting

Occidental has a newly formed artificial intelligence (AI) council to address the impact that AI has on the college, Vice President of Information Technology...

Occidental and PCC sign first transfer agreement

Occidental and Pasadena City College (PCC) signed the first transfer agreement between the colleges, which is in effect as of Fall 2026. The agreement...

Accessibility Van drives accommodation

Elena Newton-Day (junior), president of the Disabled Student Union (DSU), said she was one of many students involved in Occidental’s newest accommodation for making...

New CWP professors carry on Bob Sipchen’s legacy

After 28 years of teaching in Occidental’s College Writing Program, professor Bob Sipchen has retired and turned over his classes to two new hires,...

Facilities updates highlight sustainability

Author: Jeremy Childs & Manna Selassie| Facilities Management increased its sustainability efforts following the reinstitution of Occidental’s sustainability committee last semester. With projects that range from...

World News Week of Feb. 24

Author: William Stupp Kiev. A day after being appointed interim president, Oleksandr Turchynov declared on Sunday that the country would take steps toward European integration. Taking...

OSL and Greek Council aim to expand Greek Life on campus

Author: Lauren Rewers Occidental Greek Council and the Office of Student Life (OSL) are considering introducing new Greek organizations to campus in the next three to...

College settles Sweet case

Author: Juliet Suess Occidental College and three students reached a confidential settlement regarding allegations of sexual assault by former athletic trainer John Sweet, according to Director...

Club network introduced

Author: Charlotte Flight The Student Activities Center (SAC) introduced a new online club network that will provide a central space for student organizations to publicize events....

OSL opens possibility of campus dances

Author: Jeremy Childs Pack up your togas. Following the ban of on-campus dances placed late last October, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Life...

Heat wave reignites AC debate

Author: Stephen Nemeth Occidental's perennial debate over air conditioning (AC) in residence halls reemerged last month when a week-long heat wave and malfunction at the school's...

New club provides communal space for Latina students to explore, celebrate their identities

Author: Leah Nomkin Members of Las Hermanas Aliadas met for the first time Sept. 18 to discuss their experiences as Latina women. The new club, formed...