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,...
2013
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)...
2013
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...
2014
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...
2014
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...
2014
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...
2014
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...
2014
Humble Fiegener tackles opponents, academics fiercely
Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza From pickup football in small-town Chester, Calif., to captain of the Occidental football team, Ross Fiegener (senior) has long showcased his natural talent...
2014
Tigers remain in SCIAC hunt after big win
Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza For the 11th straight season, Occidental football (5–2 overall, 4–1 SCIAC) kept the coveted drum from Pomona-Pitzer at Saturday night's rivalry game win....
