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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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Muddy Paw Coffee bonds Eagle Rock community with puppies and coffee
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At Muddy Paw Coffee in Eagle Rock, the first cafe in Los Angeles to also feature a dog park, unleashed puppies run about and people lounge in...
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LA on a budget: Make the most of the weekend without spending your savings
In bright orange font centered on the screen, Occidental College's website boasts the tagline, "Liberal Arts in Los Angeles." LA is an undeniable part of Occidental’s...
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Challah for Hunger fights food insecurity on campus
Members of Occidental’s Challah for Hunger chapter braided challah in the Wylie common room as part of the club's mission to address food insecurity Nov. 14....
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Academic affairs receives high feedback, low attendance
Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Vice President of Academic Affairs Ellie Findell (sophomore) sent a campus-wide email Nov. 1 inviting students to submit...
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“TAP-water” combines dystopian drought, Trumpian autocracy and tap dancing
Sometimes a tap show is more than just a tap show. “TAP-water,” a South Pasadena-based production hosted in the Fremont Centre Theatre and performed by dance...
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Sociology majors express concerns over lack of professors, classes
At the end of the Spring 2019 semester, the Occidental sociology department had six tenured professors active on campus. This semester, that number is...
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Ancient faiths in modern times: exploring the diversity of religious life in Eagle Rock
Driving past glitzy technicolor signs, lanky palm trees and imposing hills, thousands of cars chug through hundreds of miles of freeway in Los Angeles...
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Occidental receives a $494,000 NSF grant to fund computer clusters
This September, the National Science Fund (NSF) awarded Occidental a $494,000 grant to fund the installation of a computer cluster which will benefit research and classes...
