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...

Swan commons named after Glen S. Dumke

Author: Damian Mendieta|Damian Mendieta The Glenn S. Dumke Commons, built as an extension of the recently renovated John Swan Hall, opened its doors to faculty and...

Programming Board Pounds the Pavement with Charity 5K Run

Author: Noel Hemphill Fresh off the successful event Pandemic, the Occidental Programming Board kept the momentum going with a 5K run this past Sunday. The 5K is...

Campus parking system requires more attention, reform

Author:  Though Occidental should be proud to have free parking, there is a substantial amount of inefficiencies related to the parking system. Free parking is...

Students, faculty push for new public health department

Author: Drew Jaffe|Sarah Corsa Students and faculty are pushing for the creation of a public health department. A new internship-based practicum, new classes and a proposed...

Incarceration Awareness Week to educate students and start conversation

Author: Lucy Feickert The upcoming Incarceration Awareness week gives students the chance to extend a dialogue on the United States prison system from the classroom to...

New solar array celebrated at Founder’s Day dedication

Author: Mallory Fencil Scores of alumni, trustees and local citizens trekked to the base of Mount Fiji last Saturday afternoon for the dedication of the newly...

Sexual assault debate continues amid no confidence votes, computer seizures

Author: Manna Selassie Despite no confidence votes for Dean of Students Barbara Avery and General Counsel Carl Botterud in May and a whirlwind of activity over...

The anarchy of door-holding

Author: Ella Fornari Occidental students bring great diversity to campus with respect to their cultural mannerisms. When their differences in common door holding courtesy collide, we...