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,...
2016
Discriminatory laws will hurt small businesses, employees
Author: Dylan Bordonaro Last month, the Charlotte City Council passed an ordinance to expand transgender rights, including allowing individuals to use the bathroom of their choice....
2016
Don’t forget Tim Duncan; he won’t remind you
Author: Tim O'Donnell We are now in the midst of the NBA playoffs — a long, drawn-out process that feels almost like a full season in...
2011
NFL Rule Changes Draw Mixed Emotions From Football Faithful
Author: Jack McHenry The summer of 2011 left many football fans uncertain as a 132-day-long labor dispute dredged into August and threatened to shorten or cancel...
2012
CrossFit Eagle Rock builds local fitness community
Author: Riley Kimball (Senior Writer) At around 7 a.m. on most weekdays, Katy Dhanens (senior) wakes up to the sound of thudding techno and enthusiastic shouting....
2011
Rookie Swimmer Travels to Nationals
Author: Juliet Suess Caroline Chang (first-year) is the first swimmer to qualify for Division III Nationals under Head Coach Alex Kuhn. In the swim team's third...
2011
Dream Team Aids Darfur
Author: Mirin Fader In light of Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month, the NBA has partnered with the Sister Schools Program to form The Darfur Dream Team,...
2011
Women’s Rugby Defeated by CSUN Despite Team Depth
Author: Sharen Cervantes Although the team began the day with strong numbers and an effective warm-up, the Tigers could not match the intensity of their opponents...
2011
Intramural Soccer Caters to All Skill Levels
Author: Julie Xu Students are expressing more interest in intramurals, specifically in the game of soccer. This year, there are over 350 students in 500 different...
