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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 27Â 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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Oxy Ski and Board Club carves plans for spring season and ‘California Challenge’
The Occidental Ski and Board Club (OSBC) has plans for a very active spring season, and has already taken ski trips to Big Bear...
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Athletes of the week: Versatile Rogers and seasoned Lebsock light up opening weekend
Griffen Rogers Griffen Rogers’ (sophomore) hot start to the season has made an impact on the Occidental baseball team, earning him Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic...
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Men’s basketball set for first SCIAC tournament appearance in five seasons
The Occidental men’s basketball team notched a critical victory over Redlands University in their senior night game. This victory secured the team a spot in the upcoming...
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Lacrosse leans on team objectives, seeks playoff redemption
Starting their season with the fourth-place ranking in the pre-season SCIAC poll, Occidental’s lacrosse team is optimistic about their ability to challenge assumptions and...
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Athletes of the week Lo and Sahara battle back with statement victories
Florence Lo Florence Lo (senior) secured a first-place finish in the women’s 200-yard medley relay against Whittier, the last regular season meet of the season Feb. 7....
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Campus caretakers: Grounds crew reflects on responsibilities
As grounds supervisor Sam Ludwig made his routine stops around campus in his golf cart Feb. 6, he pointed out the small station the...
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Baseball and softball teams load up for redemption seasons
Occidental baseball kicked off their season last Friday with a 7–5 victory against Centenary College. Two-way player Griffen Rogers (sophomore) earned SCIAC Pitcher of...
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Swim and dive floods the podium on senior day
The swim and dive team faced off against Cal Lutheran University for their senior day Jan. 21. A majority of the eight seniors competing...
