Sports
Sports
Controlling the uncontrollable: athletes’ superstitions and rituals
Men’s tennis player Benjamin Burrows (senior) said competitive sports are inherently mental. Burrows said he and many other athletes partake in rituals or have...
Sports
Women’s tennis finds rhythm after early-season struggles
The Occidental women's tennis team has been on a winning streak, recording three consecutive 7-0 sweeps. The team shut out Whittier March 27 and has...
Sports
‘We-before-me’: student managers star in supporting roles
Occidental sports teams have done well this year, with several teams reaching their respective SCIAC conference tournaments and others with seasons still in full swing. Every sports program at...
Sports
Athletes of the Week Okamoto and Yurich lead playoff push
Olivia Okamoto Olivia Okamoto (senior) is currently the lacrosse team’s leading scorer and has been on All-SCIAC teams from 2023–2025. An attacker from Redmond, WA,...
On Campus
Make the most out of orientation
Author: Kristin Feinberg The first few weeks at Occidental are jam-packed with activities. Consult this guide for the ten optional Orientation events that every new student...
Off campus
A legend says farewell
Author: Joe Siegal On Friday, Landon Donovan will suit up for the United States men's national soccer team for the 157th and final time in a...
2014
Women’s soccer defeats the Leopards in final home match
Author: Malcolm MacLeod The Occidental women’s soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over La Verne on Saturday, keeping the Tigers in the hunt for the SCIAC...
2014
From fútbol to football: Graves transitions to the gridiron
Author: Spencer Donaldson For years, Occidental football kicker Alex Graves (senior) defended the goal. Now, his only job is to aim between the goalposts. "I never imagined...
Sports
Knicks owner sinking iconic franchise
Author: Joe Siegal Aside from being the owner of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers and Madison Square Garden, James Dolan plays many roles: he...
2015
“Detox” frisbee succeeds with new coach, young roster
Author: Melina Devoney Occidental’s men’s ultimate team, “Detox,” gained a talented first-year class, a new coach and a fresh team philosophy this spring. Detox debuted its talent...
2015
Olivia Sabins: Unsung hero of Occidental Athletics
Author: Margaret Su Athletics Department Service Coordinator Olivia Sabins has been working at Occidental since before most of the current student body was born. The Los...
2015
Track and Field seniors build team unity
Author: Daniel Terner Occidental’s signature sport, track and field, has been anchored by a group of seven seniors this year: Louis Jochems, John Guzman Aguilar, Colin...
