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)....

Rozita Afar leaving college after 16 years in president’s office

Deputy for Board Affairs Rozita Afar is finally opting to leave behind the institution that she loves, departing in pursuit of new challenges. When...

Beats is announcing the first speaker that it’s made since the company was acquired by Apple last summer

Even if you aren't a fan of the company's high-priced in-, on-, or over-the-ear offerings, you have to admit they are all much better...

Students renew efforts to bring historically Black sorority to campus

First-year students Diamond Coleman and Taylor Fuller are working to establish a chapter of the historically Black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) at...

Emmons institutes peer mentoring service

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 with...

FEAST members aim to make club student service

Members of the Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) are trying to transform the club into a student service in order to secure more...

ICA develops new initiative to support first generation students

The Office of Intercultural Affairs recently launched the 1G: First Generation Success Program and will hold a kick-off event for this new initiative today...

What in the World 2.0

Australia. Criminal charges were dropped against five bikers arrested and held for three weeks in January 2014 after they stopped to buy ice cream...

COSMOS program to provide scholarships for students interested in STEM majors

First-year and sophomore students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors will have the opportunity to apply for a new scholarship...