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)....

Empowerment Week focuses on healing through movement

Project S.A.F.E. hosted its annual Empowerment Week, in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, last week. Coordinators this year emphasized healing from trauma through...

UN’s Halonen speaks on sustainability

Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen visited campus Oct. 19. She led three events over the course of the day, engaging students on the...

Geo Jocks 3: Hadean Life on Earth

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

Student law review plans for spring publication

In spearheading the creation of an Occidental undergraduate law review, Jamison Hayward (junior) hopes to give students interested in law an arena to participate...

Abajian seeks position on SPUSD board of education

Education professor Suzie Abajian '98 kicked off her campaign for the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) board of education with a fundraiser Sept....

Hameetman Career Center debuts new space, plans

The Hameetman Career Center (HCC), formerly the Career Development Center (CDC), opened on the ground floor of the Arthur G. Coons administration building last...

Oxy Arts to move into former Oxcy Mart property

Following a selection process that took place over the summer, the building that previously housed Oxcy Mart on the corner of Armadale Avenue and...

Project S.A.F.E., Title IX seek student feedback

Project S.A.F.E. and the Title IX Office are in the process of establishing student committees to advise their operations and better serve the student...