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)....

Green Bean implements new mug program, introduces new drinks

Occidental’s Green Bean Coffee Lounge modified its sustainable “for-here” mug program April 20, according to Taylor Durham (senior), the Green Bean’s health, safety and...

World News – Week of April 29

Venezuela. A woman threw a mango at President Nicolas Maduro Saturday, hitting him above his left ear. The woman, Marleny Olivo, wrote a message...

Women economists provide perspectives on their field at panel hosted by Economics Students Association

The newly formed Economic Students Association (ESA) held a women in economics panel April 20. The event gave students the chance to hear several...

Theophilus Savini elected ASOC Senate president, student body fee amendment deemed invalid

Students officially voted Theophilus Savini (junior) to serve as next year’s Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) President Friday. “I was nervous about opening ,...

Student group proposes constitutional amendment to have students vote on changes in student body fees

A proposed constitutional amendment requiring a campus-wide vote to approve student body fee changes will appear on Friday's Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC)...

ResEd changes roommate questionnaire to address gender, sexuality

Residential Education (ResEd) recently added a question to the Roommate Questionnaire, sent to next year's incoming first-years, in order to accommodate roommate preferences related...

Kim Babon chosen to succeed Sue Pramov as director of national awards

Kim Babon officially succeeded Sue Pramov April 2 as Occidental's new Director of National Awards. The position entails mentoring students and alumni on their career...

Student creates community engagement program with the elderly

Adopt an Elder, a new program that gives students the opportunity to work directly with nursing home residents, held its first event April 4....