Campus News

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...

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....

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)....

Occidental to Raise Tuition by 5 Percent, Housing by 5.5

Author: Sam Byrne President Veitch released a letter on March 11 announcing the Board of Trustee's decision to increase tuition prices five percent and room and...

Federal Cuts Could Affect Financial Aid

Author: Ryan Strong   Occidental's Financial Aid Office is concerned that a congressional super committee charged with cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal budget may severely cut...

Recording Studio Opens For Student Use

Author: Jake Steele RAWRecords (RAWR), a new Occidental record label, opened the College's first professional-style recording studio last Monday for student use. RAWR provides a means...

Two students hospitalized during “Shipwrecked” dance

Author: Faryn Borella Two students were transported to the hospital due to alcohol overconsumption Saturday, the night of Programming Board's "Shipwrecked" dance, according to the Campus...

UEPI awarded grant for childhood nutritional programs

Author: Damian Mendieta     Child advocacy health organization First 5 L.A. awarded the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute (UEPI) a $500,000 grant to continue its efforts to...

First-year mentorship program cancelled for fall 2012

Author: Emily Bell The First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE) program slotted to start this year has been postponed due to issues concerning implementation. The new program, designed...

Philanthropy club changes name

Author: Shilpa Bhongir Student Philanthropy Club has changed its name to the Council for Alumni and Student Engagement (CASE) to provide a more accurate description of...

Phi Psi sponsors Movember for men health awareness

Author: Emma Lodes Students should be on the lookout for mustaches cropping up on campus this month because Movember is once again coming to Occidental. MoBros,...