Campus News

Trustees again decide not to divest college endowment

Board of Trustees Chair Art Peck sent an email to students, faculty and staff Oct. 14 announcing that the Board decided not to adopt...

Oxy SJP and ASOC recognize three-year anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023

More than 70 people gathered around the Lucille Y. Gilman Memorial Fountain Oct. 7 for a candlelight vigil organized by Students for Justice in...

Booth Hall renovations remix music program

Booth Hall, the home of Occidental’s music department, is undergoing a renovation process that will transform the building into state-of-the-art classroom, rehearsal and performance...

Prof. Zachary honors great-grandfather’s founding of town turned state park

Anita Zachary, visiting assistant professor of the Occidental College Writing Program, was the keynote speaker at the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park’s 50th Rededication...

What in the World Issue 5

Author: Ximena Santiago Russia. The Russian military is looking to recruit a new brigade of five bottlenose dolphins for military duty — three male and two...

Intergroup dialogue classes scheduled to return fall semester

Author:  Following the loss of the Intergroup Dialogue Program (IDP) last spring, Occidental IDP founder and Psychology Professor Jaclyn Rodriguez will offer direct-enrollment classes in...

Project SAFE educates community during Take Back the Week

Author: Maggie Duffy Project S.A.F.E.'s Take Back the Week (TBTW) featured events April 11–15 ranging from a film screening to a speak out. Throughout last week,...

24 percent granted 3rd-year off campus

Author: Sam Byrne   In an effort to maintain a primarily residential campus, Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) accepted 24 percent of current sophomores who applied...

Harsher Punishments for Marijuana Offenders

Author: Haley Gray The Dean of Students Office enacted an unofficial change in the College's disciplinary approach to marijuana offenses this semester. Students are now more...

UNICEF Tap Project to Raise Awareness for Water Issues

Author: Lauren Siverly Occidental's chapter of The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will partner with local restaurants for the Tap Project, an international UNICEF initiative to...

Current and Future Capital Improvement Campaigns

Author: Thea Doyon & Kara McVey Recent reports from the administration state that the Swan Hall restoration and renovation is scheduled for completion in June of...

Redistricting Lessens Eagle Rock Representation

Author: Clark Scally The California state legislature redrew its district boundaries on Aug. 15 following the 2010 Census, moving Occidental College and the Eagle Rock neighborhood...