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Tom Stritikus named Occidental’s 17th president
After a five-month search process, the Occidental College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Tom Stritikus as Occidental's 17th president, the Board announced in a...
Arts & Entertainment
‘MEGAFAUNA’ exhibit highlights African biodiversity
A stoic paper cheetah with gleaming eyes stares out from the Weingart marble fireplace as a neighboring hyena looks on, its usual smile replaced...
Features
On anonymity and dialogue: Oxy Confessions revealed
In some ways, looking at old posts from the Oxy Confessions Facebook page is akin to opening a time capsule — a slice of...
Opinions
Let’s talk big, not small and recognize others’ suffering
Trigger warning: suicide, mental illness I hate small talk. Instead, tell me about the way you walked into the Marketplace and panicked because the girl you...
2015
‘King Tommy’: Warfel inspires Men’s Cross Country
Author: Brianna Zimmerman Tommy Warfel (senior) keeps the balance. Though his work ethic is strong, and he’s a natural leader, he also likes to keep the...
2015
Solidarity is a verb: now is the time to be an ally
Author: Emily Gao “So please, Emily. Tell me, honestly how I can help . I'm open to any and all suggestions,” a white, cis, straight male...
2016
Fantastiprov: when life gives you lemons, improvise
Author: Cory Lomberg A performance by Fantastiprov, Occidental's improv comedy troupe, gives little indication of who the individual cast members actually are. Instead, the audience comes...
2016
To Skimm or not to Skimm: millennials, unsubscribe
Author: Jane Drinkard & Chloe Woodruff Many young adults have become familiar with the lean, high-heeled silhouette of a woman who dons the masthead of theSkimm,...
2012
Cultivating food justice, spirituality
Author: Claudia Chow In the 21st century, many people may go their whole lives without knowing what it is like to work on a farm. This past...
2012
President Veitch agrees to Sexual Misconduct Policy changes
Author: Juliet Suess President Jonathan Veitch and other school administrators have agreed to relook at the Sexual Misconduct Policy and make changes after the Occidental Sexual...
2013
Veitch reverses stance on sexual assault notification
Author: Emily Shugerman|Rachel Stober President Veitch has changed his mind regarding the need for a real-time notification system for sexual assault, and will be asking Campus...
2013
Students, alumni hold press conference on federal complaints
Author: Emily Shugerman & Rachel Stober |Rachel Stober |Emily Shugerman Six Occidental students and alumni, along with Professor Caroline Heldman, held a press conference this morning...
