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 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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

Kan you dig it: Korver leads young volleyball team

Author: Clif Cody Rubber soles screech on the polished wooden floor of Rush Gymnasium as volleyballs whiz by, bouncing off the folded bleachers and concrete walls....

Dance teams, Drumline thrill at football halftime show

Author: Clif Cody At halftime of Saturday's football game against Chapman, members of the Occidental football team returned to their locker room, leaving the field empty...