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...
2012
Campus Dining needs to spread the word for the gluten-free
Author: Kirsten Wright Three year mandatory on-campus residency at Occidental allows students to develop relationships and learn to live together in tight spaces. It forces...
2012
Activism requires active activists: how Occidental struggles to inspire change
Author: Ella Fornari Students and administration alike love to talk about Occidental's long history of political and social action, from Barack Obama's first political speech to Martin Luther...
2012
Isn’t it time we were let in?
Author: Ian Mariani Over this upcoming winter break, the final three halls that are accessed by brass keys will be converted to ID card access. Braun,...
2013
On productive forms of anger and the need to listen: Campus-wide conversation on sexual violence should take place on student’s terms, not administration’s
Author: Rachel Liesching Engaging in honest conversations about sexual violence and accountability is an unavoidably brutal process. It requires a community to acknowledge that sexual assault...
2013
Aloof Russia elucidates Cyprus crisis
Author: Malcolm MacLeod For decades, wealthy Russians have been avoiding their country's high taxes by depositing their earnings in Cyprus, a small island in the Eastern...
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...
