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)....

L.A. authors kick off writing minor

Professors invited journalist Chris Goffard, poet and author Sarah Manguso and screenwriter Hilly Hicks, Jr. to campus last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of...

Eagle Rock Brewery readies for fourth public hearing in five years

Employees of the Eagle Rock Brewery are preparing themselves for their fourth conditional use permit (CUP) hearing in five years, set for Nov. 6,...

World News 7.0

Burkina Faso. General Honore Traore announced the creation of a 12-month transitional government in the West African country of Burkina Faso. The...

CODE protests racism on campus

The Coalition @ Oxy for Diversity and Equity (CODE) organized a demonstration Thursday at 11:30 a.m., protesting a party planned by two members of...

Cultural clubs team up for first-ever Unity Week

Occidental's first Unity Week kicked off Monday with a cultural club mixer hosted by the Black Student Alliance (BSA). The weeklong event brings together...

Oxypreneurship restructures, expands J-Term

Oxypreneurship is expanding and lengthening this year's January Term (J-Term) due to the success of last year's pilot program. The upcoming J-Term, which will...

Datathon analyzes impact of gentrification in Highland Park

Students and local residents crunched numbers at Occidental's first Datathon this past weekend to analyze the effects of gentrification in Highland Park. The 12-hour...

AWARE helps students embrace their emotions

Blaire Sellers (sophomore) and Brandilyn Tebo (senior) are empowering local students to confront their emotions through their new Affirming Workshops About Reclaiming Motions (AWARE)...