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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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Avenue 50 Studio’s Día de los Muertos celebration is a reminder of Highland Park’s roots
The Día de los Muertos Festival de Otoño in Highland Park will take place Friday, Nov. 1 from 4–7 p.m. The annual event is organized by Avenue...
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Local bookstore Book Show forced to relocate, depriving Highland Park of a queer-focused space
Highland Park’s local bookstore, Book Show, hosted Influx Collectiv's Queer Poetry Night Oct. 26 featuring poets Royal Rubez, Casj and bení ali ávalos. Influx Collectiv co-founders Cori Bratby-Rudd and...
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Oxy Campaign for Good continues with New York, Boston fundraising events
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Occidental hosted "Oxy in New York" Oct. 22 and "Oxy in Boston" Oct. 28 as introductory events to a nationwide initiative for the Oxy Campaign...
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LAFD extinguishes grass fire on Mount Fiji near Yosemite Recreation Center
Director of Campus Safety Rick Tanksley sent a campus-wide email alerting the campus to a brush fire on Mount Fiji 1:55 p.m. Oct. 24....
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Budget constraints, vacancies in Facilities force hard work and hard decisions
Understaffing in Facilities results in challenges for staff and management, according to Facilities employees. The Facilities Management department includes cleaning services, grounds maintenance, stockroom, utilities...
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SAGA, DEB and ICC officially unveil the Lavender Lounge
Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA), Diversity and Equity Board (DEB) and Intercultural Community Center (ICC) officially opened the new Lavender Lounge queer space in...
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Panel shows how restorative justice could be used in sexual misconduct cases
Politics department chair Thalia González hosted a public panel discussing restorative justice as a method to address campus sexual misconduct Oct. 10. Joining the panel via...
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Marcus A. Rodriguez appointed as director of SLICE
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Rob Flot announced Marcus A. Rodriguez as the new Director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement...
