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)....

General Assembly addresses Occidental party scene

Author: Claire Cancilla Occidental's party scene took center stage at an Associated Students of Occidental (ASOC) General Assembly in Choi Auditorium Thursday. Topics ranged from the...

World News 1.0

Author: Ximena Santiago North Korea. The South Korean Defense Ministry reported Feb. 8 that North Korea launched five short-range missiles off its eastern coast. The missiles...

RAs to carry out all weekend rounds in pairs

Author: Lena Smith A new Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) policy now requires resident advisors (RAs) to perform all three evening weekend rounds of residence...

New Women in Leadership program benefits female students

Author: Demi Duenes The Center for Gender Equity (CGE) honored the annual HERstory month this March with events focusing on themes of success and self-care. One...

ASOC Senate impeaches student body president, VPs of finance and external affairs resign

Author: Emily Shugerman Update: This article was revised April 16 at 2:17am to include the ASOC Senate statement emailed to the Occidental Community that morning.The Associated...

Arrest of local community member draws criticism from student groups

Author: Hoku Krueger The recent on-campus arrest of a local community member by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Sept. 5 has sparked discussion on issues...

Emmons institutes peer mentoring service

Author: Lena Smith Emmons Wellness Center launched a new Peer Mentor program this semester. The program consists of four student volunteer mentors who offer one-on-one conversations...

Geo Jocks 3: Hadean Life on Earth

Author: Emma Lodes The Hadean eon is an era akin to Hades — a time of fiery volcanoes, crashing meteors and a hot atmosphere thick with...