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,...
2011
Men’s Cross Country takes Championship, Women Third
Author: Riley Kimball This Saturday, Nov. 12, both men's and women's cross country teams will be competing in the NCAA West Regional meet at Pomona....
2011
New Players and Veteran Coaches Invigorate Women’s Softball
Author: Sant Kumar Occidental's softball team looks to the players' unity and cohesiveness to help elevate their talents and carry them through the Southern California Intercollegiate...
2012
Hazing Policies Revised for 2012-2013
Author: Joe Siegal Occidental College revised its policies for the 2012-2013 school year in an effort to stifle incidents of hazing and outline consequences. The College...
2012
Lakers, Clippers poised for start of 2012-2013 season
Author: Joe Siegal With the NBA season ready to tip off on Oct. 20, hopes are sky high for Los Angeles' two teams. The Lakers and...
2012
Brandon earns preseason All-American honor
Author: Noel Hemphill Basketball family inspires Brandon's success on court Seattle native and kinesiology major Makenzie Brandon possesses the honors, skills and experience that made her an...
2013
Swim & Dive rocks SCIACs
Author: Damian Mendieta|Damian Mendieta Amid howling winds and relentless sun, two days at the SCIAC Swimming and Diving Championships at La Mirada have resulted in multiple...
2013
League of Legends summons campus gamers
Author: Clark Scally|Yuca Kosugi Technology has evolved computer screens into virtual arenas allowing players around the world to team up and battle against each other....
2013
The Purple Game raises epilepsy awareness
Author: Noel Hemphill The Occidental women's lacrosse team is playing Saturday's game against Pomona-Pitzer for a cause close to its hearts. The Purple Game will be...
