On Campus

Tiger Town brings back school spirit

As the school year starts back up this fall, with it comes a new organization: Tigertown. Tigertown is an Occidental student group led by...

Three students face conduct charges following inauguration protest

Occidental Students for Justice in Palestine (Oxy SJP) held a press conference July 29 in front of the entrance to the college to publicize...

New Faculty Connections Dining Program offers a ‘neutral space’ for building community

The Marketplace and Tiger Cooler teem with students, whether in line for pasta made to order or hovering over the conveyor belt of bagels...

Kevin Mulroy named new librarian

The college's search committee hired Kevin Mulroy as the new chief administrator of the Library and the Center for Digital Liberal Arts (CDLA). Mulroy...

Earnings cap continues to limit student workers

As the end of the academic year approaches, departments around campus have continued to limit student workers’ hours so they can remain under the earnings cap of $3,500 per...

Occidental geologists travel to far-off places in pursuit of scientific research

The Occidental geology department is busy traveling to far-off places, conducting research and furthering their understanding of the geologic world. Margaret Rusmore, chair of...

ITS begins plans for outdoor WiFi

The Information Technology Services department (ITS) is planning to introduce wireless internet access to some of the most popular outdoor areas on campus. According...

Occidental experiences less food insecurity than UC schools — but it still exists on campus

According to a Dec. 2017 study from the Global Food Initiative, 44 percent of students in the University of California system experience some form of...

Matt Calkins to leave Emmons in May

Matt Calkins, director of counseling and associate director of wellness, will be leaving Emmons Wellness Center May 31, according to an email sent to the student...

Writing Center student advisers stand out at Southern California tutors’ conference

Thirteen Writing Center student advisers attended the 2019 Southern California Writing Centers Association Tutor Conference Feb. 23 at the University of California, Irvine. Professor Julie Prebel, director...

Occidental’s 14th year as a top Fulbright producer: Nine students receive grants

Nine Occidental seniors and alumni won Fulbright awards in 2018 to work and study in nine different countries, according to Director of Communications Jim Tranquada, marking the...