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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)....
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Artemis II geologist talks historic lunar science mission
Megan Borel, a geologist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Artemis II lunar science team, delivered a talk titled “The Moon Joy...
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Campus braces for El Niño
California has begun experiencing the effects of El Niño, a naturally occurring climate pattern in which massive storm clouds cause heavy rain and severe...
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Steve Gibbs, ORSL coordinator, dies at 62
Stephen Edmund Gibbs, programs and services coordinator for the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL), died on campus Oct. 7. A memorial service...
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‘Safety net’ Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory policy faces uncertain future
Before finals week of the Fall 2022 semester, Clio Catalani Morata de Jong (first year) was faced with a decision: take a major-required class...
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‘Ripples across the blockchain space’: cryptocurrency at Oxy
Rebels, anarchist-types and charlatans all circle the world of cryptocurrency, drawn by "to the moon" energy and "money-hype," according to Tzu Kit Chan (senior)....
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Civil Rights & Title IX Office releases report for Fall 2022
Content warning: This article contains discussions of sexual assault on campus. During the Fall of 2022, Occidental College's Civil Rights & Title IX office received...
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Multicultural TLC to move to Berkus House Fall 2023
The Multicultural Themed Living Community (TLC) will be moving out of Pauley Hall and into Berkus House for the 2023-24 school year. Occidental’s TLCs occasionally...
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Black History Month menu prompts criticism
Campus Dining sent an email to the student body and staff with a proposed lunch at the Marketplace to celebrate Black History Month during...
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2023-24 Obama Scholars focus on community
Established in 2017, The Barack Obama Scholars Program provides mentorship for Occidental students to foster public service and leadership. Occidental’s 2023-24 cohort of Barack Obama...
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Listener and advocate Dominique Day addresses dismantling anti-Black racism at U.N. Week
Dominique Day, a member of the United Nations (U.N.) Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, visited Occidental as the keynote speaker...
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Students run impassioned ASOC campaigns, despite low student voter turnout
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The election for Associated Students of Occidental College’s (ASOC) acting judicial branch closed with 465 total votes Feb. 13. According to an email from ASOC Elections...
