Editorial
Editorial
Our editors look forward with 2026 predictions
An online trend suggested that this year is going to be 2016 again, but in this feature we are looking into the future. Members...
Culture
The Occidental writers share their favorite on-campus study spots
Peer Tutoring Center By Sabastian Luyen (Staff writer) When I need a quiet place to rush through my readings or quickly finish an assignment before my...
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Opinion: Gen Z, what do you want to do when you grow up?
When I was little, everyone asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?" My answers varied throughout the years — from...
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Opinion: This ‘Chinese Cowgirl’ finds her place in the third culture
I like to refer to myself as "The Chinese Cowgirl," joking about the weird mishmash of cultures I grew up in. I was born...
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Recent controversies indicate defective ASOC constitution
The recent controversies stemming from the Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) President Chris Week’s impeachment and Honor Board’s rejection of the Diversity and...
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Students need to remain vigilant within campus bubble
Over the last few weeks, a series of incidents has challenged the feeling of invincibility that so often accompanies life on a college campus....
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Social media sparks political conversation, but no votes
A major factor in declining voter turnout since 1960 has been disengagement with political issues. Only 21 percent of 18-19 year olds voted...
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Core curriculum should adapt to technological times
Occidental's mission is founded on a holistic educational experience that prepares its students for an increasingly complex world. With the rise of the Internet...
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Boycott to protect black identity: abandoning white fraternities and their enduring racism
This past week has set ablaze a wildfire in Greek life discourse about the very thing that seems to be making the world go...
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Seize your summer: students should take advantage of study abroad opportunities
Occidental students should take advantage of the opportunities the college offers to travel and conduct research abroad, particularly during summer and winter breaks. The...
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Professor salary funding requires more transparency
Adjunct professors save colleges money. The administration's incentive for opting for more adjunct professors is clear. Less clear is where these saved costs are...
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Occidental should take advantage of unique identity
A little-known fact about Occidental is that our name translates to “western” in Latin, in reference to the desire of our founders to establish...
