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...
Opinions
Early decision process contradicts Occidental’s commitment to diversity
Author: Niklas Palomba Occidental is an easy school to fall in love with. With top-notch academics, a sunny Los Angeles location and frequent sightings of movie...
Editorial
Core curriculum should adapt to technological times
Author: Occidental's mission is founded on a holistic educational experience that prepares its students for an increasingly complex world. With the rise of the Internet...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Former ASOC Senators speak out
Author: To the students of Occidental,As reported in Emily Shugerman's article April 14, 2015, ten Senators voted to impeach ASOC President Christopher Weeks without the...
2015
Berry Bowl, Occidental complicit in gentrification
Author: Kevin Liu From York Boulevard to the Marketplace, Berry Bowl is surfing the health food movement and taking the suddenly trendy neighborhood of Highland Park...
2015
Democrats and Republicans share similar biases
Author: Rachel Cohn Following the first Democratic primary debate of the 2016 presidential cycle, liberal-leaning political conversation and social media flooded with opinions of how Democrats...
2015
Letter to the editor: Sonia Reza
Author: Dear Editor and Students of Occidental College,
This past week has demonstrated the power and dedication of our community in creating significant changes here at...
2016
We fuel ISIS’ success through consumption of media
Author: Chance Ward Our generation’s intimate connection with social and mass media makes threats against global humanity visible in a way that was never before attainable....
2016
Students must take intersectional approach to feminism
Author: Cory Lomberg The definition of feminism has always been open-ended. Feminism implies gender equity in the broadest sense of the term before breaking off into...
