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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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Confusion among Greek orgs leads to noncompliance with bylaws
As fraternities and sororities on campus prepare to welcome new members next semester, their Greek Council representatives are working to edit bylaws within the...
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Boundless Brilliance receives $1,000 grant from Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council recently awarded Boundless Brilliance, an organization that originated at Occidental College and seeks to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering...
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ASOC proposes $20 increase to student fee
Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Vice President of Finance Jordan Walker** (junior) proposed an increase in the student fee at a Senate meeting...
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Posters for “Stupid F#@%ing Bird” taken down on campus
"Stupid F#@%ing Bird," a theater department play directed by theater professor Brendan Hughes, opens this Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Keck Theater. According...
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Day and night, York Boulevard bustles with life
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After shuffling between areas in Los Angeles for five years, Ramon Lopez finally settled in Highland Park. He moved to the West Coast from...
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Walk Colorado Boulevard’s colorful sidewalks for a glimpse of Eagle Rock’s community
The air conditioning in Eagle Rock Plaza on Colorado Boulevard provides a cool relief to the 80-degree weather that beats down on Eagle Rock...
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Residential noise complaints less prevalent than previous years due to city, landlord restrictions
Noise levels have been a cause of dispute between residents of Eagle Rock and students of Occidental College for many years. In 2016, Eagle Rock resident complaints...
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Farmers markets bring live music, custom crafts to Northeast LA nightlife
Southern California is home to 229 farmers markets, three of which are within a five-mile radius of Occidental College: Echo Park Farmers Market, Highland Park Farmers Market and South...
