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Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: Everything changes and nothing remains still
When I was little, I had extremely strict rules and expectations for my future: be a computer engineer like my father, start a nonprofit...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: Ask yourself, why not?
Every morning before middle school, my mom would say to me: “Be kind, be courageous and don’t mumble.” Much of my college experience has...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: A love letter to shared spaces
I grew up an only child, and it is safe to say that I came to college with a fear of shared spaces — communal bathrooms,...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: An obvious metaphor between the moon mission and college
There’s a scene in Samantha Harvey’s 2023 book "Orbital" in which an astronaut on the International Space Station tells his daughter that progress is beautiful....
Community News
Neighborhood markets best serve Eagle Rock residents
In a time when Whole Foods boasts a strong customer base and other supermarkets are increasing their stock of in-demand organic food products, neighborhood...
Opinions
Mainstream retailers have a responsibility to promote healthy body image
For many years, plus-size women have been shamed for their figures. Despite this, many plus-size women have managed to break out into the fashion...
Editorial
Administrators, faculty responsible for meeting demands
The actions of Oxy United for Black Liberation organizers and supporters — through their week-long occupation of the Arthur G. Coons Administrative Center and...
Opinions
Plastic water bottles have no place on eco-friendly campus
Washington University in St. Louis eliminated the sale of disposable plastic water bottles from its campus in January 2009. In 2013, Western Washington University...
Opinions
Solidarity is a verb: now is the time to be an ally
“So please, Emily. Tell me, honestly how I can help . I'm open to any and all suggestions,” a white, cis, straight male friend...
Opinions
Boycott of Tarantino films distracts from violence
Quentin Tarantino, award-winning director of films such as “Pulp Fiction” and “Django Unchained” is waging a war of words with the national police union...
Opinions
Study oversimplifies dynamics of women's sexuality
In what seems to be a fulfillment of the fantasies of straight men everywhere, a new and already controversial study released by the University...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Sonia Reza
Dear Editor and Students of Occidental College,
This past week has demonstrated the power and dedication of our community in creating significant changes here at...
