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)....

ASOC approves diversity branch, creates Campus Safety Committee

The Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate, in a packed Studenmund Room in the Johnson Student Center late Monday night, voted unanimously for...

New student wellness director plans upgrades for Emmons

New Director of Student Wellness Services Sara Semal has only been at Occidental for three months, but she already has big plans for Emmons...

World News 9.0

Australia. Co-host of Sydney's "Today" morning talk show Karl Stefanovic revealed Nov. 15 that he wore the same suit every day for a year...

General Assembly addresses Occidental party scene

Occidental's party scene took center stage at an Associated Students of Occidental (ASOC) General Assembly in Choi Auditorium Thursday. Topics ranged from the role...

Deans discuss students' social media comments

The Dean's Advisory Committee met last week to discuss how the school should respond to anonymous social media comments by students, especially those regarding...

Activists call attention to kidnappings in Colombia

Students filled the Salisbury-Young room Friday to hear about the atrocities committed by government-supported paramilitary groups, who have kidnapped thousands of Colombians since the...

Entrepreneurship club reaches out to successful Occidental alumni

Oxypreneurship is in the process of creating their own alumni network to foster entrepreneurship among students, faculty, administrators and alumni, according to Oxypreneurship adviser...

Alumnus announces bid for Los Angeles city council

John O'Neill '14 is looking to join the likes of Jack Kemp '57 and Alphonzo Bell '85 as another Occidental graduate serving in public...