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...
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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...
2013
Letters to the Editor – May 1
Author: Dear Editor,
TRIGGER WARNING: this letter addresses sexual assault and rape, which could be triggering to survivors and allies.I address this letter first to gentleman...
2013
New minimum wage is step in the right direction
Author: Lucy Feickert The minimum wage in California is now the highest in the nation at $10 an hour. While many argue this increase will hurt...
2013
United States, Iran must pursue peace talks
Author: Manna Selassie A 15-minute phone call between President Hassan Rouhani of Iran and President Barack Obama is already being noted as one of the most...
2013
Bank of America busted
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2014
Greek Life’s exclusivity plagues Occidental
Author: Juliet Suess Bids from Greek Life came out Thursday night, and despite the claims by members of Greek Life to be "inclusive," many students were...
2014
Shift to Latino plurality calls for progressive policy changes
Author: Christian Morales
This month, Latinos will become the largest ethnic group in California. Making up 39 percent of the population, they will overtake...
2014
SpringFest transports prove dance-ban policy ineffective
Author: Juliet Suess Hats off to Programming Board (PB) for a very successful SpringFest. Apart from a few minor glitches, common at most events, the day...
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Embrace the introvert within: free to be you and me
Author: Cordelia Kenney After four long, yet simultaneously ephemeral years at Occidental, I will reap the fruits of my laborious days spent here, along with about...
