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)....

Remodeled college entrance to open by March 1

The renovation of the main entrance will remain incomplete until at least March 1, despite an original November 2014 deadline and a previous delay. The...

College acquires ‘Ocxy Store’ building for $1.59 million, plans York retail expansion

Occidental recently purchased the building that houses Ocxy Store, a liquor store frequented by students, on the corner of York Boulevard and Armadale Avenue...

Bengal Room opened to all student-run organizations

Student organizations can reserve the Bengal Room through the Office of Student Life (OSL) starting this semester. The new policy is part of an...

World News 1.0

North Korea. The South Korean Defense Ministry reported Feb. 8 that North Korea launched five short-range missiles off its eastern coast. The missiles were...

Title IX Office appoints Professor Spain to deputy coordinator position, plans campus climate survey

Chemistry professor Eileen Spain joined the Title IX Office as its third deputy title IX coordinator, according to an email sent Jan. 21 from...

Honor Board rejects initial DEBI request to increase student body fee

In a 4-3 decision Tuesday, Honor Board struck down a component in the Diversity and Equity Board Initiative (DEBI) that would raise student body...

Honor Board reviews DEBI proposal, questions student body fee increase

Honor Board is reviewing the recently passed Diversity and Equity Board Initiative (DEBI) to determine whether the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate...

Entrepreneurial spirit thrives at Occidental

Despite a policy that restricts independent businesses on campus without administrative consent, Occidental has become a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity in recent years. In...