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...
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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...
2011
When it Comes to Armament, Libyan Rebels Lack
Author: Eric Gullicksen Muammar Gaddafi, referred to by the Kavkaz Center as the "Leader and Guide of the Revolution of Libya" for over 40 years, now...
2012
A recent case of hysteric counterterrorism
Author: John Loizeaux In the aftermath of the Aurora, Colorado theater shooting, media reports questioned why government agencies did not identify the shooter as a threat...
2012
Malala’s fight, our fight
Author: Henry Dickmeyer As 15 year-old Malala Yousafzai recovers from an attempted assassination by a Taliban gunman, the world continues to pour their hearts out to...
2012
Occidental expansion threatens liberal arts education
Author: John Loizeaux After recently suffering through the uncertainty associated with class registration, most Occidental students would agree that there are too few class spaces for...
2013
Peru slums run dry as climate change takes hold
Author: Emma Lodes In the midst of the crystalline peaks and icy pinnacles of the Peruvian Andes, the Rio Rimac is born, and its story begins....
2013
Editorial: Los Angeles mayoral race
Author: Since Councilman Eric Garcetti was first elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 2001 to represent District 13, which is centered in the...
2013
Gun control requires proactive leaders
Author: Noel Hemphill Just four months into 2013, our country has continued to fall victim to senseless gun violence. Beyond supporting mandates for more thorough background...
2013
Club needed for students with chronic health disorders
Author: Christian Morales At Occidental there is a strong focus on creating a culture in which students can thrive and learn from one another. Creating...
