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...
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
Occidental’s athletic attire stained by sweatshop labor
Author: Damien Mendieta Sweatshop-free apparel is one of the most prominently advertised products in the Occidental College Bookstore. The college boasts its commitment to fair labor...
2011
Modern Republicans Aren’t So “Right”
Author: Sam Byrne With America's economic decline and rising federal deficit, fiscal Republicans are using this national downturn to justify eliminating funds for organizations that benefit...
2011
As Gas Prices Rise, Eco-Friendly Ideas Should Too
Author: Juliet Suess At the beginning of this school year, gas was 2.75 dollars a gallon at the corner of Colorado and Eagle Rock. Today, gas...
2011
College’s Rationale of the New Marijuana Policy is Hazy
Author: Sam Byrne Many students are concerned with Occidental's new regulations regarding marijuana use due to their significantly increased severity. Some believe that the punishment of...
2011
Personal Electronics Meet Personal Responsibility
Author: Alexander LaRose The proliferation of mobile technology in the past several years has forever changed the way that humans interact with one another. This is...
2012
‘Citizens United’ Decision Comes Home to Roost
Author: Riley Kimball On January 31, Super PACs were required to disclose the names of major donors. With just 22 people comprising roughly half of all...
