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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 geologists travel to far-off places in pursuit of scientific research
The Occidental geology department is busy traveling to far-off places, conducting research and furthering their understanding of the geologic world. Margaret Rusmore, chair of...
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UEPI, FEAST host seed donation event for local school gardens
Occidental’s Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) hosted the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute’s (UEPI) event “2019 Northeast LA Plug Mob” in the FEAST...
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ITS begins plans for outdoor WiFi
The Information Technology Services department (ITS) is planning to introduce wireless internet access to some of the most popular outdoor areas on campus. According...
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Occidental experiences less food insecurity than UC schools — but it still exists on campus
According to a Dec. 2017 study from the Global Food Initiative, 44 percent of students in the University of California system experience some form of...
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Arnott Kenpo Karate teaches self defense to women of Eagle Rock
Every Saturday, women of various ages gather from 2–3 p.m. at Arnott Kenpo Karate on Colorado Boulevard for a self-defense class. Owner Mark Arnott fosters...
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“3rd LA” series uses architecture to question Los Angeles’ identity
Occidental College’s “3rd LA Project” series began March 6 at the Barnsdall Gallery Theater in East Hollywood with a lecture titled “Is There An L.A. Sensibility? Place and...
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Local girls’ basketball club brings friendly competition to NELA
The Habit Burger Grill bustled with activity on the night of March 4 as players, parents and coaches of North East Los Angeles (NELA) Evolution...
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UPDATE: Donor Barry Crosthwaite ’80, Bill Davis ’80 among five alumni in “Aryan Alliance” yearbook photo
In a photograph printed in a 1980 edition of La Encina, Occidental College’s yearbook, donor Barry Crosthwaite ’80 is pictured in front of the...
