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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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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...
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Loading… Changes to the wireless are made with ‘heart and soul’
Over the pandemic, Information Technology Services (ITS) was busy making changes to the college's WiFi registration system, extending access to outdoor tent classrooms and...
