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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,...
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Swim and dive seniors flip-turn through their Occidental careers
As Occidental's swim and dive season comes to an end, seniors are preparing to say their goodbyes to collegiate swimming. Diver Elsie Cady (senior),...
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Athletes of the Week: Rylee Cockett and Amaan Kanji finish and start their Occidental sports careers
Rylee Cockett Amidst the buzz of her final year at Occidental college, Rylee Cockett (senior) is having a strong track and field season. Cockett said...
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Sierra Slack ’18 brings experience and energy into her new role as head lacrosse coach
Sierra Slack '18 returned to Occidental this spring as the new head lacrosse coach with valuable coaching experience and, according to Slack, big ambitions...
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First years shine on women’s tennis
Five out of 10 players on Occidental's women’s tennis team are first-year students — they also bring in the majority of the team’s victories. In a matchup against Hope...
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Athletes of the Week: Harrison Williams and Sarah Radle begin with a bang and finish flourishing
Harrison Williams Between classes for his double major of music production and economics and rehearsals for Occidental’s Symphony Orchestra, Harrison Williams (junior) recorded wins in...
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Byron Motley, son of Negro Leagues umpire, screens his documentary at Occidental
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Byron Motley grew up to the melodies of his mother’s piano, organ and voice. His father filled the house with stories that only the...
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Who broke the throttle? A look into the Boston Red Sox disappointing offseason
Following a mediocre 2019 season — a hangover after their 2018 World Series win — the Boston Red Sox's hiring of chief baseball officer Chaim...
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Athlete of the week Dara Tokeshi is a ‘titan of toughness’
Last Saturday, Feb. 3, Occidental College Women’s basketball team beat Whittier College 64-48, with shooting guard Dara Tokeshi (sophomore) on the court for a total...
