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...
2014
Students, society condone alcohol abuse in college
Author: Cordelia Kenney Numerous heated conversations have transpired about the social scene at Occidental since the moratorium on school dances last fall, yet virtually none delve...
2014
Talib Kweli: Great artist, but not for SpringFest
Author: Alex Nieves When Programming Board announced that they would be bringing in Talib Kweli as the headline artist for SpringFest on April 12, my initial...
Campus News
ASOC election: statements from the candidates
Author: Dear Editor,While we may have different policies and goals for ASOC Senate next year, we all agree on one thing: the need for a...
Opinions
Alumni donations should meet students’ basic needs
Author: The rate at which new construction projects are being started on our campus can, at times, be staggering. These building renovations and capital projects...
Editorial
Where is the sexual assault report we were promised?
Author: On April 16, 2013, President Jonathan Veitch announced in an open letter to the college that Occidental planned to employ private lawyers Gina Smith...
2014
Media coverage distorts Muslim religion, ignites fear
Author: Stephen Nemeth The beheading of journalists by ISIS and the shootings in Ottawa have rapidly escalated Americans' fears of terrorist threats. In a poll conducted...
Opinions
Domestic violence commercial helps NFL save face; league should not hold disciplinary responsibility
Author: Dylan Bordonaro Professional football has been the most popular sport in the United States for 30 straight years. Of the fifty most valuable sports...
Editorial
Professor salary funding requires more transparency
Author: Adjunct professors save colleges money. The administration's incentive for opting for more adjunct professors is clear. Less clear is where these saved costs are...
