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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...
2013
Faculty members make complaints about ITS
Author: Mallory Fencil Thirty-four Occidental faculty members added their names and complaints to a letter sent to the leaders of the Information and Technology Services (ITS)....
2013
New FYRE program not so hot among first-years, RAs
Author: Jeremy Childs First-years and Resident Advisers (RAs) alike have expressed frustration regarding the inaugural run of the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) program, managed by...
2013
Faculty, professors question privacy after computer seizures
Author: Drew Jaffe Occidental faculty members and administration have created a committee to address privacy concerns prompted by the seizure of 42 administrative staff and eight...
2014
College outlines next steps on sexual assault
Author: Juliet Suess Sexual assault, a volatile issue on Occidental’s campus for the past year, made headlines when President Barack Obama created a national sexual assault...
2014
To care or not to care, that is the seniors’ question
Author: Arielle Laub Recently I showed up to a non-Weekly work meeting smelling like beer and cigarettes. The co-worker sitting next to me leaned in and...
2014
Emmons updates health insurance policy
Author: Jeremy Childs Emmons Student Wellness Center adopted a new medical insurance policy that will allow students to opt out of enrolling in Occidental’s heath insurance...
2014
Lt. Joseph Cunje returns to Occidental on leave of absence
Author: Juliet Suess The college reached an agreement with Campus Safety Lt. Joe Cunje that reinstates his employment with the college, according to multiple sources close...
2014
Greek Council looks to add new fraternity, sorority to address growing student demand
Author: Melina Devoney In response to the record number of students participating in Spring and Fall 2014 Greek recruitment, Occidental’s Greek Council has invited the cultural...
