Campus News

Occidental faculty discuss AI usage in college setting

Occidental has a newly formed artificial intelligence (AI) council to address the impact that AI has on the college, Vice President of Information Technology...

Occidental and PCC sign first transfer agreement

Occidental and Pasadena City College (PCC) signed the first transfer agreement between the colleges, which is in effect as of Fall 2026. The agreement...

Accessibility Van drives accommodation

Elena Newton-Day (junior), president of the Disabled Student Union (DSU), said she was one of many students involved in Occidental’s newest accommodation for making...

New CWP professors carry on Bob Sipchen’s legacy

After 28 years of teaching in Occidental’s College Writing Program, professor Bob Sipchen has retired and turned over his classes to two new hires,...

Male students discuss mental health struggles

Content warning: alcohol and substance abuse, suicide The Occidental Active Minds chapter hosted an event discussing the stigma surrounding masculinity and mental health Oct. 16....

Glendale hospitals give over $400,000 to update city’s medical emergency equipment

In a coordinated effort with local hospitals Adventist Health Glendale, Glendale Memorial Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, the Glendale Fire Department has outfitted its 9...

Residents call for more local bands at Eagle Rock festival

Eagle Rock Music Festival's website claims that it is an event by locals, for locals — but community members have raised questions about the...

OSL undergoes staff shakeup

On the heels of the arrival of Viktor Kerney, the new associate director for student life, Tamara Himmelstein, the assistant dean of students and...

Food Justice Month highlights sustainability efforts on campus

October is Food Justice Month at Occidental, and many organizations on campus have joined together to bring awareness to the importance of food sustainability....

“Dad’s night out” leads to Martian concrete

Geology department chair and professor Chris Oze and his research partner Allan Scott, a professor at the University of Canterbury, have discovered a new way...

The pet that lasts: Eagle Rock residents find companionship in tortoises

What's the difference between a tortoise and a turtle? To many, the distinction between these hard-shelled creatures isn't relevant — their similarities outweigh their differences....

Vegan cupcakes make Tiger Cooler debut

At the start of this semester, the Tiger Cooler switched from cake slices to vegan and gluten-free cupcakes. Associate Director of Campus Dining Robert...