Sports

‘An incredible honor’: ’26 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

The Occidental College Athletics Hall of Fame inducted six new members at a Cannon Plaza ceremony Oct. 4. Its Class of ’26 featured Anna...

Cross Country powers through Pre-Nationals in Minnesota

The Occidental College men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Minnesota Oct. 2 to compete in the Division III Pre-Nationals, also known as...

Women’s golf ‘sets the tone’ for spring season with top 10 finishes

Occidental women’s golf started their fall season Sept. 13, finishing fifth out of nine teams at the California State Intercollegiate tournament. Women’s golf consists...

Athletes of the Week Sanchez and Wahab-Holles hold down the fort

Eyleen Sanchez Volleyball libero/defensive specialist Eyleen Sanchez (senior) achieved a team-high 29 digs, along with six assists and three service aces at the homecoming game...

Rising Stars Part 2

Author: Koby Deitz|Zach Heerwagen Kevin Liu Tiger Woods serves as a role model for golfer Kevin Liu in more ways than one. "I've always tried to model...

Tori Larson scores a Perfect 10 for women’s lacrosse, Junior midfielder looks to capture elusive All-American selection, return to NCAA playoffs

Author: Noel Hemphill Matching her personal game-high scoring record with six goals in matches against Chapman University and Oberlin College, Tori Larson (junior) has established herself...

Sato victorious at 39th annual Grand Prix of Long Beach

Author: Chris Ellis Takuma Sato became the first Japanese driver to win an Indycar event when he took first place at this weekend’s 39th annual...

Tigers take early lead, fall in Semones’ debut

Author: Spencer Donaldson Hope is one of the most important aspects of winning any competition; it is the newly discovered motivation that has awakened the previously...

Community member Kopay first NFL athlete to come out

Author: Lauren Rewers Everyday around noon, a 71-year-old man swims laps in Taylor Pool for a few hours. His 6-foot height and muscular build suggest a once-powerful...

NCAA must improve athletic standards

Author: Joe Siegal The Grambling State University Tigers football team did something unprecedented last Saturday by choosing to boycott and forfeit its participation in Jackson State's...

Messick leaves humble roots in Reno to shine in basketball spotlight

Author: Tim O'Donnell As a young competitor and aspiring basketball player, senior and now 6-foot-3-inch Elizabeth "Bisty" Messick discovered that hoops is a way of life...

Tiger Athletics deeply rooted in rich Olympic tradition

Author: Michael Tonetti From producing the first gold-winning Asian American to serving as a practice facility for the Games, Occidental College shares a rich history with...