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...

OSL opens possibility of campus dances

Pack up your togas. Following the ban of on-campus dances placed late last October, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Life Tamara...

Board of Trustees unanimously extends Veitch's contract

After a two-year assessment of President Jonathan Veitch's tenure as president, the Board of Trustees announced its unanimous decision to extend his contract through...

ASOC releases 2014-2015 budget

Occidental's Programming Board received its lowest budget in five years, according to an Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) budget unanimously passed by ASOC...

New year means new faces for Campus Safety, Emmons

After a summer of searching, Occidental found replacements for the recently vacated positions of Campus Safety chief and Emmons Student Wellness Center director. Victor...

World News Issue 1

Spain. The United States National Basketball Team defeated Serbia 129-92 at the FIBA World Cup Final in Madrid on Sunday. American point guard...

Q&A: Words of wisdom from recent grads

Ready to graduate? It may be odd to think about post-graduation life during orientation, but ask any graduate and they will say that the...

Top off campus dining options

Los Angeles fosters a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, offering everything from classic American fare to inventive fusion dishes. Trying it all is likely...

Hearing date set in John Doe case against Occidental

A hearing date has been scheduled for the on-going John Doe vs. Occidental College civil suit, in which an anonymous 18-year-old male student —...