Opinions
Opinions
Opinion: LSAC ban on Iranian-American students is an attack on education
In early September, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) banned many Iranian-American students from accessing their LSAC accounts for taking the Law School Admissions Tests (LSAT). As an...
Opinions
Opinion: Sweeney’s sexualization ostracizes women in sports
September 2026 Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney launched an advertisement in partnership with Novig, a federally regulated U.S. prediction market. In the ad, Sweeney is posed...
Opinions
Opinion: Yes, Ed Sheeran did sign up for this
Growing up, I was always encouraged to stand up for what I believe in — no matter the cost. This value was instilled in...
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...
Editorial
Volunteer work could enrich students’ experiences
Author: Occidental students have access to a resource that many fail to use to its full extent: the city of Los Angeles. The benefits of...
2015
There’s more to social media campaigns than ‘slacktivism’
Author: Andrea Tuemmler During the week after Nov. 12, online activism took Facebook and other social media platforms by storm. Red, white and blue filters covered...
2016
Apple’s open letter sheds light on privacy issues
Author: Peter Johnson Tens of thousands have flocked to Twitter on their Apple iPhones, tweeting with the hashtag #FBIvsApple. Ironically, the National Security Administration (NSA) may...
2016
Club sports deserve institutional support and funding
Author: Kara Alam Occidental College has a proud history of student athletes who dedicate their time, energy and money to participating in club sports. But despite...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor on Weekly coverage of Condoleezza Rice
Author: Dear editors,I was offended by the way the Weekly covered the Condoleezza Rice event. Instead of focusing on Rice’s wisdom, views and lessons, The...
2012
Greek life an invasive species in the liberal arts ecosystem
Author: Riley Kimball Occidental and University of Southern California (USC) do not have much in common. The latter has an endowment of nearly $3.5 billion, compared...
2011
Tigers Should go Extinct
Author: Alex Zeldin In my time at Occidental College I have witnessed school pride plummet. The amount of Occidental apparel worn in the quad has dwindled...
2011
The “Bible” for Humanism is Hardly Holy
Author: Sam Byrne British philosopher and author A.C. Grayling released his newest book earlier this month called "The Good Book: A Humanist Bible," providing readers with...
