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)....

Student activists demand Veitch’s resignation

Author: Sarah Corsa Oxy United for Black Liberation is demanding President Jonathan Veitch’s immediate resignation, claiming that he mishandled issues of diversity and sexual assault on...

UN Week brings speakers, films

Author: Sydney Bowman Starting Tuesday, students will be able to experience four days of interactive events and talks about the United Nations (U.N.) and its influence...

New publication to highlight diverse voices

Author: Hannah Fishbein The Consciousness Collective, a new student-led publication that aims to highlight Occidental's diverse community by providing a platform for marginalized student expression, will...

Herstory month honors women

Author: Fiona Eustace For March's Herstory month, an annual celebration of women’s role in history, Intercultural Affairs (ICA) has planned numerous events and speakers to celebrate...

What in the World 9

Author: Ximena Santiago Minnesota. Employees at a Burger King in the Minneapolis suburb of Coon Rapids smashed the windows of the fast food joint after receiving...

Gender, women, sexuality minor up for faculty vote

Author: Lucy Feickert|Shawn Cremer A new interdisciplinary minor — gender, women and sexuality studies (GWSS) — currently spearheaded by Diplomacy and World Affairs (DWA) Professor Laura...

Veitch answers questions from Occidental community at public meeting

Students, faculty and staff convened in Choi Auditorium Thursday at noon to ask President Jonathan Veitch and other administrators questions about diversity and racism...

Women provide support in STEM majors

A new club, Women in STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — plans to fill a gap that has existed for too long...