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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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Conservative club dissolved after post-2016 membership drop
The Conservatives of Occidental student club has disbanded this year due to low membership, according to Max Woods (senior), the former vice president of...
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Eagle Rock residents weigh their options for new rapid transit bus line
Eagle Rock residents may soon find it easier to take a bus to Pasadena, Hollywood and the Burbank airport — or they may get...
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Occidental commits to increase endowment by $100 million
The Office of Institutional Advancement unveiled a comprehensive fundraising initiative, primarily intended to improve the college's financial aid resources, in a presentation to the...
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The Bucket brings nostalgia back to Eagle Rock
The Bucket, a local burger restaurant that had previously closed down in 2013, reopened Oct. 29 on Eagle Rock Boulevard. The burger joint originally closed because...
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New Irish import store offers sweet memories to locals with Irish and U.K. connections
Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Imports Store opened Wednesday, Oct. 17 on Eagle Rock Boulevard. The market offers a variety of imported Irish and U.K. products...
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Viktor Kerney joins the Office of Student Life
Viktor Kerney joined the Office of Student Life (OSL) as the new associate director of orientation and student success Nov. 5, where he will...
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Occidental commemorates Obama’s first steps into politics
Amid dust and rubble, Occidental college's administration developed a new marker dedicated to former Occidental student and President of the United States Barack Obama...
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Homecoming organizers cater to parents and alumni, seek student engagement
Occidental hosted its annual homecoming and family weekend to welcome alumni and parents back to campus and celebrate school spirit Oct. 19–21. Activities offered...
