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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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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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“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...
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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....
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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...
