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Trustees again decide not to divest college endowment
Board of Trustees Chair Art Peck sent an email to students, faculty and staff Oct. 14 announcing that the Board decided not to adopt...
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Oxy SJP and ASOC recognize three-year anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023
More than 70 people gathered around the Lucille Y. Gilman Memorial Fountain Oct. 7 for a candlelight vigil organized by Students for Justice in...
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Booth Hall renovations remix music program
Booth Hall, the home of Occidental’s music department, is undergoing a renovation process that will transform the building into state-of-the-art classroom, rehearsal and performance...
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Prof. Zachary honors great-grandfather’s founding of town turned state park
Anita Zachary, visiting assistant professor of the Occidental College Writing Program, was the keynote speaker at the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park’s 50th Rededication...
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Project SAFE hosts annual Empowerment Week
Occidental’s Project SAFE hosted their annual Empowerment Week Oct. 25–29 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to Project SAFE Manager and Survivor Advocate Tirzah...
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Occidental participates in Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, tests Oxy Alert system
Located in Southern California, Occidental lies near many fault zones between tectonic plates. In order to be prepared when an earthquake strikes, Occidental College...
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Occidental’s COVID-19 rates remain consistent the week after fall break, lower than LA County
The week following fall break, Occidental conducted 1,634 COVID-19 tests, according to James Uhrich, vice president for Information Technology Services (ITS), chief information officer...
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In-person Greek recruitment adds 23 new members
Occidental students had the opportunity to rush Greek organizations on campus the week of Oct. 4. Recruitment was open to sophomores, juniors and seniors...
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MAC department shows solidarity with entertainment union following near-strike
Amid growing anticipation of an industry-wide strike by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the tenured professors of the Media Arts &...
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The Occidental wins 2021 Online Pacemaker Award
The Occidental was selected by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) as a 2021 Online Pacemaker Award winner, the preeminent distinction recognizing excellence in collegiate...
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Building community in the classroom: New Occidental professors adjust to in-person instruction
Professors hired during and after remote learning have returned to campus this semester. The transition to teaching in person has challenged these professors, but...
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College audit findings cause tension over potential ASOC budget changes, individual funding not at risk
Student representatives of Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) discussed all-branch funding guidelines during an Executive Committee meeting Sept. 29 that was open to...
