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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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
First Two Weeks of NBA Season Canceled, Lockout Looms
Author: Sant Kumar Many National Basketball Association (NBA) fans look forward to the beginning of the regular season every November, as every fan's favorite team renews...
2012
Blackshirt teams look to cap seasons in winning fashion
Author: Rachel Stober Occidental Men's Rugby (7-1) hopes to win their last two games and finish the season undefeated except for one loss to California Lutheran...
2011
Wells Re-defines Role of Sports Information Director
Author: Jeremy Shapiro Michael Wells, the Sports Information Director of Occidental, has made it his objective to infuse a new passion and energy into the athletic...
2011
Grand Prix Showcases Local, National Drivers
Author: Chris Ellis This weekend marked the 37th running of the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The weekend was filled with races ranging from...
2011
Heptathlete Brings Variety of Talents to Track and Field Team
Author: Ryan Graff Track and Field star Anna Kurnizki (sophomore) is one of only three current heptathletes in SCIAC and the first heptathlete at Occidental in...
2011
Star Softball Pitcher Strikes Out Competition
Author: Ryan Graff Brittany Vacura (sophomore), current pitcher for the women's softball team, has been playing softball since she was in the womb, literally. Her mother,...
2011
Women’s Water Polo Undefeated in SCIAC Play
Author: The Occidental Weekly - Sports Staff Last Saturday, the women defeated La Verne 16-5, solidifying a three-game winning streak to kick off SCIAC play. After...
2011
Green Bay QB Favre Retires
Author: BY Brett Favre , Sports Writer After flirting with retirement for years, Brett Favre means it this time. The Green Bay Packers quarterback quit after...
