Sports

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...

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...

‘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...

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,...

Athlete of the week

Bailey Stevens Bailey Stevens (first year) had an impressive day at the plate this weekend during the Tigers' doubleheader against Pomona-Pitzer. Stevens was responsible for...

Athletes of the week

Emma Yudelevitch Emma Yudelevitch (first year) put together a strong performance for the women's track and field team at the SCIAC Multi Dual 2 meet....

Discriminatory laws will hurt small businesses, employees

Last month, the Charlotte City Council passed an ordinance to expand transgender rights, including allowing individuals to use the bathroom of their choice. But...

Haehnel continues to rebuild Tiger softball program

When the softball team went to Hawaii this March for a tournament, Occidental head coach Alison Haehnel took the team on a hike up...

Men and women sweep at SCIAC Multi-Dual

With a whopping 74 lifetime or season best personal records set at the latest SCIAC Multi-Dual April 2, the track and field team continued...

Women's golf struggles amidst tough conditions

The Occidental women's golf team struggled in the SCIAC #2 tournament at South Hills Country Club in West Covina, Calif., over the weekend. Battling...

Fuller brings resilience, on-base skills to top of lineup

The Occidental baseball team (20-5 overall, 15-3 SCIAC) has made quite a bit of noise this season, having won 18 of 19 games, including...

First years carry baseball past Redlands into first place

After a tough loss in the series opener against Redlands Friday, the Occidental baseball team (17-5 overall, 12-3 SCIAC) came back strong, winning the...