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 27Â 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,...
On Campus
Emergency Response on Occidental's Campus
It only takes one kick, hit or fall for everyone to be reminded of the risks of playing a sport. On Oct. 4, the...
Community News
NCAA mishandles sexual assault
The issue of sexual assault on college campuses continues to spark nationwide debate, and one of its most relevant controversies is playing out in...
On Campus
Akiyama finds his home in, on the water
With a love for the ocean, marine life and the beach, it is no surprise that Sam Akiyama (senior) found his athletic success in...
On Campus
Olayinka brings veteran leadership to young squad
Standing at 6 feet 1 inch, Occidental volleyball captain Megan Olayinka (senior) is an imposing presence on the court. But while her height might...
Cross Country
Players of the week
Connor Freeman Men's soccer forward Connor Freeman (junior) was the player to watch going into the season. He started his third year with the Tigers...
Community News
Dean, students share in historic MLS match
Occidental students, led by Dean of the College Jorge Gonzalez and his wife Susie Gonzalez, witnessed a historic night for American soccer at the...
Cross Country
Grace Bender: Crushing the course, saving the planet
Occidental women's cross country runner Grace Bender (senior) is one with the forces of nature. When she is not dominating the running trails—as she...
Community News
Familiar face reveals untold story
While most students know him as a regular worker at Berkus Hall dinners, John Pinto's had a career—and even a brush with fame—before serving...
