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‘She wanted more’: Olivia Haga’s soccer journey beyond Oxy
Olivia Haga ‘23 played for the Occidental women’s soccer team and has played professionally overseas since graduating. Haga said her path to the pros...
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Men’s soccer kicks off as favorite in SCIAC preseason poll
The Occidental men’s soccer team was voted No. 1 in the SCIAC Preseason Poll. The 2025 SCIAC regular season and tournament champions, who exited...
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Larry Layne bestows gift upon Oxy rugby
As of April 23, the Larry Layne Trust has pledged more than $9 million to Occidental in support of its academic mission and the...
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Athletes of the week Nicholas Karamian, Melanie Rodriguez dive into 2026 season
Nicholas Karamian Nicholas Karamian (sophomore) scored 9 goals and 10 points in the first four games of the season for the men’s water polo team....
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Athletes of the Week Ariana Carranza and Amir Barkan reflect on their growth
Ariana Carranza Ariana Carranza (first year), an outside hitter for Occidental's volleyball team, said that for her, this season was all about attacking the ball and fueling...
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Men’s water polo brings the energy in 13-12 match against Chapman
Occidental’s men's water polo team defeated Chapman University 13-12 Oct. 12. According to the Occidental Athletics webpage, the team came into the game with lots of energy...
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Athletes of the Week Lucy Dysart and Alexander To hustle and shine
Lucy Dysart Lucy Dysart (sophomore) is a center forward on Occidental’s women’s soccer team, scoring a game-winning goal against Redlands College Oct. 19. This was Dysart’s first collegiate...
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Occidental’s karate class is a ‘great big family’
Occidental offers various physical activity courses, including karate, which is instructed by Victor Chico, who is also Occidental’s postal operations manager. According to emails...
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Swim and Dive team more confident as 22-23 season starts up
Occidental's Swim and Dive team began its season Oct. 15 at the University of Redlands Pentathlon, challenging Chapman University, Whittier College, the University of La...
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Allison Wilson dances towards a new chapter
Allison Wilson (senior) has become one of the key figures in Occidental's dance community, working her way up to become a captain of the Dance...
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Maya Ghosh and Reed Canavan lead with resilience and willpower
Maya Ghosh Maya Ghosh (junior) is one of two captains on the college's women’s golf team and has been playing golf competitively since eighth grade. Due to...
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Intramural basketball and soccer expand the sports community
For the 2022 fall season, 5v5 basketball and soccer are offered as recreational, intramural sports options. For those who still want to join intramural...
