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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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Staff changes at Emmons Wellness Center as counseling updates continue
Over the summer, Emmons Wellness Center hired Anna Rivera as its new, full-time staff therapist, according to Sara Semal, senior director of student wellness...
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Green Bean begins rollout of online ordering
The Green Bean implemented a new online ordering system intended to improve and streamline the ordering process Sept. 4. According to barista Layal Bata...
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Stumptown Coffee to open York Boulevard location
Stumptown Coffee Roasters, a Portland-based coffee chain, will tentatively open in a 1,700 square-foot space on York Boulevard and Munson Avenue in this summer. According to the firm responsible...
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Construction of small-lot homes at former Philippine Village to begin soon
Construction will start this year at the location of what was once the Philippine Village community center for a 38-unit multifamily residential development at 4515 Eagle...
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Hurricane Florence’s effect felt by students thousands of miles from home
Hurricane Florence, the first major hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall in the Carolinas Sept. 14, forcing the evacuation of over...
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Invasive Mosquito Species Plagues Los Angeles
Since 2011, a new mosquito species has caused problems for residents and public health officials in Los Angeles County, according to Kelly Middleton, director of community affairs...
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Title IX office creates new queer and trans student task force
The Title IX office is in the early stages of creating a Queer Student Task Force to address sexual misconduct impacting Occidental's LGBTQIA+ community,...
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College introduces Meal Plan A+
The 2018–2019 academic year ushered in the start of Meal Plan A+. This new meal plan is the most expensive option, costing students $3,750....
