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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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Cloudy with a strong chance of garlic: new Eagle Rock restaurant blends Asian and American cuisine
The Cloudy Garlic Restaurant opened in Eagle Rock Oct. 6 and has been developing and perfecting a variety of Asian fusion dishes in its...
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Geology club hosts panel as ‘the big one’ looms
In response to the growing certainty in the scientific community regarding the likelihood of a 6.7+ magnitude earthquake in Southern California, Occidental Geology Club...
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Conspiracy and murder: The tale of Occidental’s black birds
A conspiracy of ravens and a murder of crows inhabit Occidental's campus, setting the ambiance for Halloween with their chilling sounds and ominous appearance....
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Men’s rights activist brews up a lawsuit over women-only beer forum
Steve Frye, an Orange County resident, filed a discrimination claim with the Department of Fair and Equal Housing against Eagle Rock Brewery for hosting monthly women-only beer forums. Frye,...
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Talking circle focuses on stigma-reducing and community building for students with disabilities
The Diversity and Equity Board (DEB)* held its first disability services talking circle of the year at noon Oct. 10 by the Gilman Fountain,...
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Campus clubs focus on voter registration ahead of midterms
The Occidental Democrats tabled in the quad Oct. 15 to register voters in the campus community. The club has also created a resource guide...
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Project SAFE talks dating and domestic violence during Empowerment Week
Project SAFE, Occidental's sexual and relationship violence education and advocacy office, hosted Empowerment Week Oct. 15–19. Throughout the week, programming such as lectures, chalk and tye-dying on...
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Academic Commons undergoes renovations, more in the works
The Mary Norton Clapp Academic Commons underwent many new renovations over the summer, implemented by the Facilities department and led by Marsha Schnirring, interim...
