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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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Community members discuss future of black studies program, American studies department and Professor Baker’s resignation
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Professor Courtney Baker, an associate professor of American studies and the co-founder and chair of black studies, wrote an open letter April 1 announcing her resignation. Baker...
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DEB, SAGA and Dean of Students collaborate on Pauley Queer Space open house event
The Diversity and Equity Board (DEB), Dean of Students Office, and Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) student organization hosted an open house at the...
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Eagle Rock Elementary School faces Title I budget cuts
Parents of Eagle Rock Elementary School (ERES) students gathered at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center April 8 to discuss a recently announced budget cut of...
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San Pascual Elementary principal removed amid concerns by parents and teachers
On Friday, April 5, Paula Cordoba, principal of San Pascual STEAM Magnet Elementary School (SPSM), was temporarily removed from her position as head of the...
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Student Compost Working Group expands work to Chilcott Hall
The Student Compost Working Group installed compost bins in Chilcott Hall April 3. Chilcott's new composting program is a part of continued efforts by the Student Compost...
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Students and faculty march for non-tenure track faculty unionization
Non-tenure track (NTT) faculty delivered a letter April 2 addressed to President Jonathan Veitch, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of the College Wendy Sternberg and...
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ASOC Listening Session, Direct Action Committee confront institutional history in wake of scandals
Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) representatives led by ASOC President Jacques Lesure hosted the first meeting for the ASOC Special Committee for Direct...
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New dog park, veterinary clinic aim to make Eagle Rock more dog friendly
A new dog park is scheduled to open in Eagle Rock this spring. In May 2016, Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar announced via Facebook that...
