Campus News

IRS proposes to end tax-exempt status for some private schools

According to a Sept. 3 press release, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations to end...

Security measures upgraded with new cameras

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer James Uhrich said in an email statement he sent to the college March 16 that...

OxyAlert system transitions to new software platform

Occidental has been running tests to securely change the platform of the OxyAlert system, which is used to notify campus residents of urgent information....

Occidental faculty discuss AI usage in college setting

Occidental has a newly formed artificial intelligence (AI) council to address the impact that AI has on the college, Vice President of Information Technology...

Students utilize media to advocate for social change

Students packed Choi Auditorium Nov. 20 to watch the premiere of “I, Too, Am, Oxy,” a short film by Mika Cribbs (junior) and Adrian...

Former GHC hired as ICA assistant director

Former graduate hall coordinator Joel Gutierrez was hired Nov. 25 to replace Dominic Alleto as the new assistant director for Intercultural Affairs (ICA). Gutierrez...

World News 11.0

Switzerland. An animal rights group officially petitioned to ban cats and dogs from Swiss cuisine. The petition was submitted to the Swiss government...

Cleaning staff, students rally to support Facilities supervisor

Over 20 cleaning and grounds employees from Facilities Management (Facilities) met with Vice President of Finance and Planning Amos Himmelstein on Thursday to discuss...

Calkins, Veitch discuss role of board of trustees

Chair of the Board of Trustees Chris Calkins ’67 joined President Jonathan Veitch in a campus meeting Wednesday to answers students' questions and dispel...

Director of human resources resigns to pursue career in nonprofit industry

Director of Human Resources (HR) Richard Ledwin will step down from his post next week after nearly 11 years at Occidental, according to a...

ATO residents placed on probation after neighbor complains

Eight members of the Occidental football team have been put on extended probation until May for complaints stemming from parties at their house, commonly...

Climate Action Week puts spotlight on divestment

Members of the Climate Action Coalition marched through the Marketplace and met with members of the board of trustees last week as part of...