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...
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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...
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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...
2015
Occidental community needs accomplices, not allies, in fight for diversity and equity on campus
Author: Damian Mendieta A careful glance at the Coalition at Occidental for Diversity and Equity’s (C.O.D.E.) timeline shows the rise and fall of student movements for...
2015
DEB provides step forward towards campus commitment to equity
Author: Damian Mendieta Today, Honor Board will vote to determine if Diversity and Equity Board Initiative (DEBI) merits an additional student body fee of $7, a...
2015
Effects of climate change already in U.S.’s backyard
Author: Donovan Dennis President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Alaska has been condemned by critics as a media stunt, a cover-up to assuage Alaskans for setting...
2015
Letter to the Editor from recent C.O.D.E. alumni
Author: Dear Occidental Dean of Students Office and the Oxy Community: As Oxy alumni, we are appalled by the recent events on campus. This letter is...
2015
Police in schools have caused more harm than good
Author: Sydney Hemmendinger Earlier this month, video footage of a white male police officer violently flipping over and then dragging a black female student out of...
2015
Letter to the editor
Author: To the Editor, A recent opinion piece (“Plastic water bottles have no place on eco-friendly campus”; Dec 2) does not take into account why so...
2016
Asian Americans deserve multifaceted representation in Hollywood
Author: Emily Gao Hollywood is a lawn with an "If Asian, keep off grass" sign; actually, there are signs for all racial minorities. This lawn has...
2016
To Skimm or not to Skimm: millennials, unsubscribe
Author: Jane Drinkard & Chloe Woodruff Many young adults have become familiar with the lean, high-heeled silhouette of a woman who dons the masthead of theSkimm,...
