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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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Basketball seniors replay their time on and off the court
Being a basketball player at Occidental requires dedication and hard work, but the seniors on the men's and women's basketball teams emphasize that the...
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POC Athlete Brunch: Making space for athletes of color
Being an athlete is never easy — sports typically require high physical demands, and mental and emotional demands are also just as important. Adding the...
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Athlete of the Week Sam Berger hammers out a new personal record
Sam Berger Sam Berger (first year), a thrower for the track and field team, beat his previous personal record (PR) by almost 20 feet (136’10”)...
Culture
New Boxing Club steps into the ring
Students at Occidental have a new opportunity to get involved in athletics with the creation of the school's new Boxing Club. Ethan Akimoto (sophomore) is...
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Athlete of the Week Ellie Mahoney shows that hard work pays off
During the Occidental lacrosse team's recent trip to Boston over spring break, they won two out of three of their games, winning against Keene...
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Powering through anxieties, women make their own space and workout experiences
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Despite being a competitive swimmer for 12 years, Ally Fukada (junior) said she is still intimidated by the gym. “I have a tendency of not...
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Womxn’s Rugby returns from first trip abroad since the pandemic
The Occidental Womxn’s Rugby Team headed to London over spring break after a successful months-long fundraising campaign. Co-president of the team Ellie McKinney (senior)...
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Occidental’s track and field team dominates in first conference meet
Occidental's track and field team dominates in first conference meet Occidental’s men’s and women’s track and field team dominated the bright blue Pomona-Pitzer track, bringing...
