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...
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
Editorial: College budget decisions deserve careful scrutiny
Author: The Occidental Weekly Editorial Board Many colleges and universities in poor financial situations have been forced to make difficult decisions to stay afloat. And as...
2012
Liberal arts needs integration of science, technology
Author: Henry Dickmeyer In his March 31 lecture, "The World in 50 Years," held as a part of the Phi Beta Kappa Speakers lecture series, Caltech...
2011
Time to Throw in the Towel
Author: Alex Zeldin The bathrooms in the residence halls at Occidental College are a mess. Toilets are constantly clogged, vomit covers the sinks and fungus grows...
2011
Occupy Wall Street Needs Leadership to Succeed
Author: Jake Steele Since the financial crisis and the giant corporate bail-outs in 2008, many have been left confused and angry. Large banks and investment firms...
2012
Women’s health not to be compromised
Author: Sam Byrne The single pink ribbon embodying the hope associated with the Susan G. Komen Foundation has been the symbol of strength for women fighting...
2012
Custodial staff cleans up where students should know better
Author: Damian Mendieta It's hard to ignore the myriad sights, sounds and smells of the Tiger Cooler, from the high-definition TV usually set to ESPN, to...
