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)....

World News Issue 4

Haiti. Former President Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier died Saturday at the age of 63 due to a heart attack. He was pronounced dead by...

ASOC opens discussion on new diversity initiative

Students filed into Choi Auditorium for the Associated Students of Occidental College's (ASOC) general assembly on diversity yesterday. The open discussion, led by ASOC...

College safety report shows rise in number of reported sexual offenses

The number of reported sex offenses increased between 2011 and 2013 while drug violations fell over the same period, according to this year's Annual...

REHS expands card access, revamps FYRE

Students can expect expanded key card access to residence halls and a revamped First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) program, thanks to changes made by...

Heat wave reignites AC debate

Occidental's perennial debate over air conditioning (AC) in residence halls reemerged last month when a week-long heat wave and malfunction at the school's central...

Clay promises consistent policy enforcement

Incoming Chief of Campus Safety Victor Clay wants to improve the frequently contentious relationship between Campus Safety and off-campus residents. He attributes much of...

Campus Dining's new labels aim to increase sustainability

Occidental Campus Dining incorporated a new labeling system in the Marketplace on Sept. 18 to increase students' awareness of food justice and sustainability efforts....

Landfill expansion sparks an environmental dialogue

Sustainability has become a hot-button issue in Eagle Rock in light of recent protests to shut down Glendale’s Scholl Canyon landfill. Located less...