Opinions
Opinions
Opinion: Wellness was never meant to be an achievement
I’ve started to wonder how much I actually know about my body. When I exercise, I can see my heart rate, calories burned and how...
Opinions
Opinion: Amidst recent backlash, MSI is more important than ever
I came to Occidental, thousands of miles away from my home in Virginia, completely unfamiliar with my surroundings but eager to learn. Participating in...
Opinions
Opinion: The Sparkletts plant sits vacant. Here’s what to do.
During my second week at Occidental, I had to get my medication from the CVS on York Boulevard. As I was heading home, I...
Opinions
Opinion: Write for your inner child
There is a scene in the 2010 animated Walt Disney movie “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue” where Lizzy, a young human girl, works on...
2015
Administration did not properly address C.O.D.E. demands
Author: Emily Gao A student gets his ID out of his car at the request of Campus Safety. As he turns to pick up his ID,...
2015
Consumers should curb Uber usage, protest practices
Author: Gabriel Dunatov Uber’s dramatic rise has been nothing short of a revolution. Founded in San Francisco in 2009, the app is now usable in 60...
2015
Rubio is wrong: liberal arts degrees are still valuable
Author: Claire Cancilla In the Republican presidential debate Nov. 10, Marco Rubio declared, incorrectly, that “welders make more money than philosophers. We need more welders and...
2016
Why Whole Foods can give you heart disease and counterculture is ruining your sex life
Author: Griff Wynne There is something about “healthy” grocery stores that makes people think junk food is good for them. If I’m in Vons, I know...
2016
Why you should cut yourself some serious slack and love your body — it’s only rented, after all
Author: Griff Wynne When I was 12, I participated in a one-day intensive theater camp where we sang abridged versions of the songs from the musical...
Editorial
Accountability should extend beyond students’ time at Oxy
Author: At Occidental, students are held accountable for their actions because of the close-knit community of friends and peers. Every misstep in the Marketplace, act...
2012
Occidental’s athletic attire stained by sweatshop labor
Author: Damien Mendieta Sweatshop-free apparel is one of the most prominently advertised products in the Occidental College Bookstore. The college boasts its commitment to fair labor...
2011
Modern Republicans Aren’t So “Right”
Author: Sam Byrne With America's economic decline and rising federal deficit, fiscal Republicans are using this national downturn to justify eliminating funds for organizations that benefit...
