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)....

World News Issue 3

Author: Ximena Santiago Brazil. Researchers in Rio de Janeiro set thousands of mosquitos free on Thursday in an attempt to fight dengue fever. The researchers claim...

CGE hosts community conversation on gender equity

Author: Stephen Nemeth Occidental community members gathered in Choi Auditorium Thursday for a conversation about gender issues on campus, hosted by the Center for Gender Equity...

Budget surplus allocated to Facilities

Author: Carmen Triola The board of trustees approved a measure to allocate last year's $1.3 million budget surplus to maintenance and repairs, according to Vice President...

Climate Action Week puts spotlight on divestment

Author: Olivia Landon Members of the Climate Action Coalition marched through the Marketplace and met with members of the board of trustees last week as part...

Honor Board strikes down second DEBI funding request, offers alternative solution

Author: Lena Smith Honor Board voted 3-2 Tuesday against a proposal to increase student body fees by $7 to fund the proposed Diversity and Equity Board...

What in the World – Week of March 18

Author: Ximena Santiago India. A bride walked out before her wedding ceremony Friday after her fiancé was unable to correctly answer a basic math problem. She...

Student body vote approves DEBI and VP of sustainability

Author: Lauren Rewers Two amendments to the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) constitution passed Monday. One established the vice president of sustainability position on Senate...

Student creates community engagement program with the elderly

Author: Margaret Su Adopt an Elder, a new program that gives students the opportunity to work directly with nursing home residents, held its first event April...