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...

There is “Mo” crying in baseball

Author: Joe Siegal When shortstop Derek Jeter and fellow pitcher Andy Pettite walked out to the Yankee Stadium mound last Thursday night to relieve closer Mariano...

Obama speaks out against ‘Redskins’

Author: Joe Siegal Let’s be clear: the word “Redskin” is a racial slur. It is a linguistic relic of a time period in which white Americans...

Men’s Soccer defeats Caltech in SCIAC finale

Author: Tim O'Donnell Occidental men's soccer (3-16 overall, 2-14 SCIAC) could not muster a win on Wednesday's Senior Night, falling to Pomona-Pitzer (8-11-1 overall, 7-8-1 SCIAC)...

Athletics struggles to make ends meet with current budget constraints

Author: Lauren Rewers Despite a record $537,000 in booster donations to the Athletics Department this year, athletes are not likely to see the funds result in...

Sports in Brief Issue 3

Author: Ryan Whalen Track & Field Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams were in action earlier this week, competing in the Rossi Relays at...

Sports in Brief Issue 6

Author: Tim O'Donnell|Ryan Whalen Women's Water Polo (2-15 overall, 0-1 SCIAC) The Occidental women’s water polo team (2-15 overall, 0-1 SCIAC) had some rest and recovery time...

Men’s Lacrosse veteran Vigorita sheds light on club athlete perspective

Author: Juliet Suess After winning only one game five years ago, the Occidental men’s lacrosse team looks to build upon its success from last year’s 8-4...

Triathletes and Spartans attempt to build Occidental’s extreme sports community

Author: Melina Devoney Before the scorching sun fully rises over Eagle Rock, Clif Cody (junior) jogs out of Stearns Hall headed for Fiji Hill; Greta Jarvis...