Sports

Women’s soccer beats CMS for first time in seven years, earns spot in SCIAC tournament

Women’s soccer defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Oct. 31, sealing back-to-back appearances in the SCIAC tournament the last two seasons. The women’s soccer team had not...

Hot Corner Face-off: Is hockey on thin ice?

Why you should love hockey (even in LA!) - Mac Ribner Of the four American sports, it seems that hockey has always stuck out like...

Passion and perseverance earn Yu and LeClaire Athlete of the Week

Alex Yu During the final men’s soccer game of the season against CalTech Oct. 31, centerback Alex Yu (senior) scored Occidental’s only goal of the...

Before the Tigers: Coaches’ journeys to Occidental

Prior to coaching student-athletes at Occidental, golf head coach Will Morris, men's tennis associate head coach Jackson Frons, men's soccer head coach Rod Lafaurie...

Women’s tennis impresses against UC Santa Cruz, falls to Chapman

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental women's tennis team (5-10 overall, 1-5 SCIAC) played two close matches this past week, claiming victory over UC Santa Cruz on...

LA Rams’ first big trade might be first big mistake

Author: Dylan Bordonaro Hoping to make a splash and quickly move into playoff contention in their new city, the Los Angeles Rams acquired the first pick...

Water Polo Ranked First

Author: Ryan Graff According to polls by the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), the Women's Water Polo team (10-8 overall, 0-0 conference) is in their ninth...

Women’s Tennis Gears For SCIAC with Aggressive Training

Author: Sant Kumar With newfound enthusiasm and trust in one another, the women's tennis team hopes to be ranked top three in SCIAC and top 30...

Women’s Swimming and Diving Defeats Redlands after 15 Years

Author: Sharen Cervantes On Saturday, Jan. 22, the women's swimming and diving team made history by securing a 140.6-102.5 team victory over the Redlands Bulldogs for...

Donated Alumni Gym Video Games Draw Skepticism

Author: Jake Steele Along the entrance wall of the Alumni gym are two Trixter bikes, two XRBoards, a bioDensity machine, and a Power Plate. The addition...

Men’s Golf Anticipates Successful SCIAC Run Despite Early Losses

Author: Sant Kumar The men's golf team looks to its talented young core and seasoned veterans to win at least one SCIAC tournament and be one...

Outdated athletic facilities a problem for Occidental

Author: David Weightman Occidental's sports facilities are a story of the haves and the have-nots. Students and athletes can be proud of Patterson Field. It uses...