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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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Occidental’s music program among top 20 in nation, only liberal arts college on list
The music department at Occidental is among the top 20 music programs in the nation, according to an article published by Billboard March 25. According to...
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Director of counseling search continues
Two candidates for the director of counseling role at Emmons Wellness Center came to campus for interviews, one April 1 and the other April 2. According...
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Search committee for new college president finalized
Dean of Students Rob Flot informed the student body of a finalized search committee for Occidental’s next president March 29. The formation of this...
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Occidental community grapples with Paul Popenoe degree
A recent op-ed written by E.P. Clapp Distinguished Professor of Politics and professor of Urban & Environmental Policy (UEP) Peter Dreier, "Should Oxy rescind an honorary...
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Ballroom Blitz dance studio closing
Ballroom Blitz dance studio will be closing its doors April 19 after 15 years in the Eagle Rock community, as the owners are moving...
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Amid Townsend Crosthwaite Pool renaming, deadline for construction still unclear
President Jonathan Veitch sent an email to the Occidental community March 14 stating that the college would revisit the naming of the planned Townsend Crosthwaite...
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Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council hosts tenants’ rights workshop
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council hosted a two-hour workshop in Eagle Rock City Hall educating local residents on their rights as tenants Feb. 21. The workshop...
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Bio faculty conduct research from the top of the canopy to the bottom of the ocean
Professors in the biology department are traveling to deserts, rainforests and deep seas in order to conduct their scientific research. Professor Beth Braker is...
