Sports

‘An incredible honor’: ’26 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

The Occidental College Athletics Hall of Fame inducted six new members at a Cannon Plaza ceremony Oct. 4. Its Class of ’26 featured Anna...

Cross Country powers through Pre-Nationals in Minnesota

The Occidental College men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Minnesota Oct. 2 to compete in the Division III Pre-Nationals, also known as...

Women’s golf ‘sets the tone’ for spring season with top 10 finishes

Occidental women’s golf started their fall season Sept. 13, finishing fifth out of nine teams at the California State Intercollegiate tournament. Women’s golf consists...

Athletes of the Week Sanchez and Wahab-Holles hold down the fort

Eyleen Sanchez Volleyball libero/defensive specialist Eyleen Sanchez (senior) achieved a team-high 29 digs, along with six assists and three service aces at the homecoming game...

We’re talking a year of surprise upsets, Hollywood twists, for sports

We may remember 2016 for its chaotic political season, tense social discourse and national turmoil, but it was, without question, an exciting year for...

Occidental fall sports teams pave way for future success

For almost four months, Occidental fall sports teams have been training and competing extensively. Teams this season have made national championships and fought for...

A legend and his legacy

Occidental lost one of its most influential and decorated athletes Dec. 3 when Sammy Lee '43 passed away at the age of 96 after a...

While students are on break, winter athletes train on campus

As the semester winds down and reading days and finals begin, students prepare to leave campus for break and look forward to five weeks...

Activist athletes: Play til the whistle blows

Athletes across the nation, professional and collegiate, are using their platform to spark social and political change. But since athlete social leaders gained massive...

More than a game: Athletes and activism at Occidental

One year after the Oxy United for Black Liberation occupation, Occidental student-athletes are continuing to protest racial injustice outside the classroom — often on...

Going, going gone: Broadcasting club holds inaugural home run derby

Under the floodlights of Jack Kemp Stadium, a few individuals gathered for one purpose: to hit some whiffle balls hard, fast and far. Will...

Occidental athletes you should know

Roxanne Valle, Sierra Slack, Claire Strohm, Melissa Braun and Grace Sponaugle are some of the best athletes in the SCIAC and don the orange...