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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,...
2015
PHAC classes offer unique spin on community fitness
Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza For students who need a little motivation to take their noses out of their books and break a sweat, Occidental offers one credit...
2015
Senior lacrosse players hope to return to NCAA play
Author: Noel Hemphill They came from all over the country: Portland, Oregon, Springfield, Virginia, Haverford, Pennsylvania, Berkeley and Menlo Park, California. They have different academic interests,...
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More Simmons, less ‘B.S.’ in journalism
Author: Tim O'Donnell Thursday, the voice of Bill Simmons returned to the airwaves. The sportswriter, who was unceremoniously pardoned from his job at ESPN in May,...
2015
Volleyball seniors honored prior to 3-1 loss to Whittier
Author: Delarys Ramos Estrada The Occidental volleyball team (9-13 overall; 5-9 SCIAC) celebrated Senior Night Thursday, but ultimately dropped a hard fought match, 3-1, to Whittier. During...
2015
Lizzie Kosin just keeps swimming
Author: Laura Scott Waking up at 5:30 every morning and walking down to the pool in 42 degree morning chill isn't most people's idea of fun....
2016
Men’s basketball pulls off thrilling victory on senior night
Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental men's basketball team (12-12 overall, 6-9 SCIAC) played their final home game of the season this past Saturday — and they...
2016
Loeb wears many hats (and tweed suits) as lax captain
Author: Jane Drinkard Brita Loeb (senior) goes to sleep every night cradling a stuffed aromatherapy raccoon at 8 p.m. From eccentric, creative activities to athletic endeavors,...
2016
Young, prolific Detox team continues Occidental Ultimate traditions on, off the field
Author: Kara Alam With a young team and an enthusiastic coach, the Occidental College men’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Detox, continues to succeed nationally. The leadership of...
