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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...