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
InternLA/PDX needs revised program policy
Author: Malcolm MacLeod For the first time since starting InternLA/PDX, Occidental's Career Development Center (CDC) has decided that former participants may not apply for a second...
2015
If the romper fits, better wear it
Author: Griff Wynne I found the perfect dress on a spiritual trip to Goodwill. I loved the color, loved the cut, and as I searched for...
2015
Harvard professor brings much-needed notice to campaign reform
Author: Andrea Tuemmler From Bernie Sanders’ populist socialism to Donald Trump’s sensationalism, the crowded presidential field is encouraging a wide range of creative campaign strategies. One...
2015
Catalans could set example for independence movements
Author: Stephen Nemeth Recent Catalan elections held Sept. 27 resulted in a surprising victory for secessionist parties. Obtaining 72 seats, a majority in the 135 seat...
2015
Teach for America cannot fix education inequalities
Author: Charlotte Umanoff It's that time again — Teach for America (TFA) is recruiting on college campuses nationwide, and the smell of the white savior complex...
2016
Why you should clean your blender, call your mom, and tell your roommate you hate their candles
Author: Griff Wynne The only things less fruitful than hookup culture at Occidental are campus smoothies. Green Bean or Cooler, smoothies here come from a box...
2016
Emmons must expand services to satisfy students’ needs
Author: Maggie Duffy Most Occidental students know the feeling: an all-too-familiar ominous stomach churn, in that back-seat-of-a-minivan-over-potholed-streets kind of way. It can make even the most...
2016
Why you should let people see your dirty laundry and forget that ‘read receipts’ exist
Author: Griff Wynne One of the major disagreements I have with my mother (other than whether Jesus is the savior or if undercuts are ugly) is...
