Campus News

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)....

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...

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...

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...

First-year senator vacancy raises questions about ASOC policies

Raveena Dhiman (first year) resigned from her post as one of two first-year senators in the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate Oct....

Residents react as City Councilman Huizar faces lawsuits, raids, committee removal

LA City Councilman José Huizar was removed from his committee positions Nov. 15 by City Council President Herb Wesson, according to a letter sent...

Eagle Rock community overwhelms fire station with donations

The Woolsey Fire, which started near Simi Valley and spread to Malibu, parts of the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County, burned 98,362 acres...

As Class of ‘19 nears graduation, occupation demands leave lasting impact

Nov. 16, 2018, marks the three-year anniversary of the occupation of the Arthur G. Coons Administrative Center (AGC) by student protesters. Over the span...

Diego Silva leaves position as associate director of student life

Associate Director of Student Life Diego Silva will be leaving his position Nov. 14. Silva said that he has accepted a job at Rio...

New Gender and Sexuality Equity Committee takes lead on Emmons accountability

The Diversity and Equity Board (DEB) and the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate hosted a community accountability meeting Oct. 24 from 5:30...

Peeping incidents under investigation by campus safety

Two students reported separate incidents, Oct. 4 and Nov. 2, of an unknown suspect attempting to photograph them while they were showering in Haines Hall. Campus...

Eagle Rock residents bond at adobo cooking competition

Adobo Fest, a community-led event organized by Eagle Rock residents Mike Juloya and Miry Whitehill in Carmel Levitan and Josh Fisher’s house Nov. 3, gave a...