Opinions
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...
Opinions
Opinion: Amidst recent backlash, MSI is more important than ever
I came to Occidental, thousands of miles away from my home in Virginia, completely unfamiliar with my surroundings but eager to learn. Participating in...
Opinions
Opinion: The Sparkletts plant sits vacant. Here’s what to do.
During my second week at Occidental, I had to get my medication from the CVS on York Boulevard. As I was heading home, I...
Opinions
Opinion: Write for your inner child
There is a scene in the 2010 animated Walt Disney movie “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue” where Lizzy, a young human girl, works on...
On Campus
Chalk on the quad: Oxy shouldn’t stifle freedom of speech
Last week, in response to the unauthorized use of chalk on college property to convey pro-Trump sentiments, Vice President for Inclusion and Equity and...
Opinions
Why you should let people see your dirty laundry and forget that 'read receipts' exist
One of the major disagreements I have with my mother (other than whether Jesus is the savior or if undercuts are ugly) is the...
On Campus
Campus Safety, though controversial, deserves applause
Occidental is a school that prides itself on fostering a sense of community for students, faculty and staff. In order to protect this community,...
Editorial
Student attendance will make DEB funding worthwhile
The vote for the student body fee increase to fund the Diversity and Equity Board (DEB) passed March 28, guaranteeing that this branch of...
Opinions
Economics should trump ideology in marketing decisions
I have a confession to make: I never wanted to go to Occidental. In fact, I had never even heard of the school until...
National
To Skimm or not to Skimm: millennials, unsubscribe
Many young adults have become familiar with the lean, high-heeled silhouette of a woman who dons the masthead of theSkimm, a free, daily newsletter...
On Campus
Club sports deserve institutional support and funding
Occidental College has a proud history of student athletes who dedicate their time, energy and money to participating in club sports. But despite the...
Opinions
Why you should cut yourself some serious slack and love your body — it’s only rented, after all
When I was 12, I participated in a one-day intensive theater camp where we sang abridged versions of the songs from the musical "Rent."...
