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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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Eagle Rock’s Motherland Comedy dishes out lomi and laughs
In a strip mall on Eagle Rock Boulevard, locals and comedians congregate weekly to eat Filipino food and perform stand-up at Motherland, a free stand-up comedy...
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A tribute to Joel Kvernmo, owner of Shorthand
"Where do you begin to describe an entire person and their life?" Rosanna Kvernmo said, referring to her husband, Joel Kvernmo. Rosanna and Joel own...
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Composting service OSCAR expands presence on campus
The Occidental Student Compost Association with REHS (OSCAR) — previously known as the Student Compost Working Group — continues to implement composting in residence halls, now as...
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Campus safety responds to last week’s shower peeping incident and suspicious van activity
In the past two weeks, Campus Safety officers responded to two incidents violating the safety of Occidental students. E. Norris Blue residents reported a...
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First year orientation panel sparks controversy
As part of orientation, first-year students were required to attend a panel about the Core Program's summer common reading in Thorne Hall Aug. 25. The...
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With historic roots and horticultural hideaways, Eagle Rock High School’s garden lets students & community grow
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In a garden shrouded in overbrimming greens, a group of Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School (ERHS) students wearing gloves and carrying shovels gather on...
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North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit line undergoing environmental survey process
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The North Hollywood to Pasadena Transit Corridor is an ongoing $267 million transportation project that plans to run Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems for...
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Administrative and clerical staff vote in favor of unionizing
Administrative, clerical and support staff across Occidental College voted in favor of unionizing under Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 Sept. 9, according...
