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‘She wanted more’: Olivia Haga’s soccer journey beyond Oxy

Angus Kapstein Parkhill - September 16, 2026

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

Liz Hermosillo - September 16, 2026

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

Olivia Adams - September 16, 2026

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

Sophie Ha - September 16, 2026

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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‘Patience is a virtue’: Sidelined Fall athletes return with force

Whittaker Perrin - October 1, 2025

After a long road to recovery, several fall athletes who were injured last season are looking to make an impact for their respective teams...

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Golf teams take a swing at season opener

Mac Ribner - October 1, 2025

The men’s and women’s golf teams opened their seasons by participating in the California State Intercollegiate Tournament Sept. 15-16. The tournament, hosted by Olivas Links in Ventura, saw...

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Athletes of the Week Devin Bening and Alessia Sacchi dominate the pitch

Arlo Gallati - September 24, 2025

Devin Bening Forward Devin Bening (sophomore) had two shots and scored one goal against Hope International during the men's soccer game Sept. 7. Bening also scored...

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Occidental’s Tennis Club serves up plans for expansion and inclusivity

Miriam Arenal - September 24, 2025

The Tennis Club tabled at Occidental’s annual Involvement Fair Sept. 9, where various clubs and organizations gathered to invite new members to join. According to...

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Stephen Bernabe and Trevor Vlaming hired as volleyball assistant coaches

Angus Kapstein Parkhill - September 24, 2025

Stephen Bernabe, a former collegiate and high school volleyball coach, has joined Occidental’s volleyball program as an assistant coach alongside Trevor Vlaming, a recent...

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