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)....

Occidental informs itself for Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza Occidental College honored Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month with a Peace over Violence speaker informing students of her experiences with domestic issues....

Amnesty International at Occidental

Author: Lena Smith Occidental students may soon have another outlet for engaging in global issues, through a campus chapter of Amnesty International (AI). Chris Weeks (first-year)...

World News week of March 17th

Author: Clark Scally Korea The 1953 Korean War armistice was nullified by North Korea on March 11, increasing tension between the two Korean nations which are...

Earthquakes shake campus but cause no damage

Author: Stephen Nemeth Two earthquakes of magnitudes 5.1 and 4.1, both centered north of Brea, Calif., struck Los Angeles on March 28 and March 29, respectively....

One Voice brings female activists to speak at Occidental

Author: Tess Langan Malaka Samara re-wrapped her hijab in the bathroom, preparing to speak to a group of Occidental students on behalf of One Voice, an...

Veitch discusses verbal consent, zero tolerance at faculty meeting

Author: Lucy Feickert The topic of Occidental’s interim sexual assault policy dominated Thursday’s faculty meeting. Following faculty questions concerning the current policy and plans for a...

World News Week of Oct 8

Author: Lucy Feickert Britain. The British Chancellor of the Treasury George Osborne announced that unemployment benefits for those who have been jobless for more than two...

Five professors celebrate promotion and tenure after evaluations

Author: Cordelia Kenney Five professors will be tenured or promoted this semester, including Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy Martha Matsuoka ’83, Professor of Sociology Richard...