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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)....
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Artemis II geologist talks historic lunar science mission
Megan Borel, a geologist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Artemis II lunar science team, delivered a talk titled “The Moon Joy...
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Campus braces for El Niño
California has begun experiencing the effects of El Niño, a naturally occurring climate pattern in which massive storm clouds cause heavy rain and severe...
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Steve Gibbs, ORSL coordinator, dies at 62
Stephen Edmund Gibbs, programs and services coordinator for the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL), died on campus Oct. 7. A memorial service...
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Self-proclaimed “Loud Woman” Lindy West ’04 to deliver 2024 commencement address
Before the eyes of hundreds of capped students, decorated with leis and colorful cords, a speaker stands. In 2019, it was the 42nd Mayor...
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In loving memory: Robert Torres
I don’t exactly remember meeting Robert Torres. But during my first summer on campus and my sophomore year — a difficult time — I...
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ROSE, college responds to FAQ on student union drive
In advance of an impending election for the Rising Occidental Student Employees (ROSE) to form a union at the college, The Occidental asked questions...
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Sophomore Cecilia Grané wins ASOC presidential election after eventful race
Ballots closed April 6 for this year's Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) elections. According to elections chair Sarah Titcombe (junior), the student body...
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Study abroad more competitive than ever, many students denied for Fall 2024
In Fall 2024, more Occidental students will be studying abroad than ever, but there is a caveat. Due to an extreme increase in students...
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Rising Occidental Student Employees (ROSE) hosts a walkout in advance of impending union election
Roughly 150 students and faculty participated in a walkout at 11 a.m. March 28 to join a rally led by Rising Occidental Student Employees...
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Oxy-at-the-UN keynote speaker discusses the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights
March 25-29 marked Occidental’s annual United Nations (UN) Week. This year’s theme, “Human Rights Defenders,” consisted of nine events connected to the field of...
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Students from around the world submit to the CTSJ Undergraduate Research Journal
At the end of every school year, the Critical Theory & Social Justice (CTSJ) Undergraduate Research Journal publishes a collection of essays written by...
