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)....

Active Minds addresses mental health through student perspectives

The Occidental chapter of Active Minds hosted "Oxy From the Inside" Thursday in a packed Choi Auditorium, where 10 students shared their experiences with...

World News – Week of April 22

Belgium. Three zebras escaped a local ranch in Brussels Friday. The zebras on the loose roamed the streets of the capital, followed by police...

Honor Board vetoes DEB funding proposal for third and final time

Honor Board vetoed a proposal to raise student body fees to fund the Diversity and Equity Board (DEB) on Wednesday. Six jurors voted against...

ASOC Senate impeaches student body president, VPs of finance and external affairs resign

Update: This article was revised April 16 at 2:17am to include the ASOC Senate statement emailed to the Occidental Community that morning.The Associated Students...

Violent crime rate increases in Northeast Los Angeles

A string of local robberies, thefts and assaults in the past few months have left some students at Occidental concerned about their safety. According to...

New, non-traditional housing options planned for fall semester

Residential Education (ResEd) will offer several additions to Occidental's non-traditional housing options next fall by creating Queer House, the Social Justice Institute in Pauley...

Take Back The Week events highlight intersectionality

Project S.A.F.E. hosted its annual event series Take Back the Week (TBTW) April 5–10 in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, focusing on intersectionality...

Holocaust survivor shares memories with community

When Holocaust survivor Eva Brettler walked to the front of Choi auditorium April 8, a hush fell over the crowd. Students and community members...