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...

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...

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...

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...

Value in establishing strong computer science program

Author: Shilpa Bhongir While Occidental College emphasizes interdisciplinary coursework, extracurricular activities and engagement with the community, it lacks emphasis on a critical part of a student's...

Arabic program stifled

Author: Haley Gray Of every language taught at Occidental, Arabic may be the one with the most critical global significance. It's the primary language of more...

AP becomes social advocate

Author: Lena Smith Senator John McCain is one of eight lawmakers working on a proposal for a path to legal citizenship for millions of people residing...

Glendale schools must define limits of surveillance

Author: Malcolm MacLeod The question of online surveillance has been fresh in American minds since May when the Edward Snowden whistle-blowing scandal forced many to consider...

Students’ lack of respect in use of Johnson Wall shows larger need for accountability on campus

Author: Christian Morales One would think that a dazzling two-story media wall, modern technology in every classroom and almost entirely brand new furniture would earn...

Occidental must change abstinence-only drinking policy

Author:  Because school dances have been tied to high instances of excessive drunkenness, Occidental's administration has taken a large, noticeable step to ensure that students...

Students should realize campus email system’s potential

Author:  In the wake of Occidental’s ban on school dances, students have grown increasingly annoyed with the lack of school-sponsored social opportunities, voicing their discontent...

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...