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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...
2014
OSL opens possibility of campus dances
Author: Jeremy Childs Pack up your togas. Following the ban of on-campus dances placed late last October, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Life...
2014
Local sandwich shop serves up a relaxed atmosphere
Author: Malcolm MacLeod By halfway through the first semester, Marketplace food can become repetitive for many students. Anyone looking for an alternative lunch spot with great...
2014
Pepper Hamilton report draws criticism from faculty members
Author: Noel Hemphill|Jeremy Childs The release of the long awaited Pepper Hamilton report—a 130-page diagnosis of sexual assault policy—practices and debate at Occidental, has generated backlash...
2015
Honor Board rejects initial DEBI request to increase student body fee
Author: Lauren Rewers In a 4-3 decision Tuesday, Honor Board struck down a component in the Diversity and Equity Board Initiative (DEBI) that would raise student...
2015
Watkins fends off opponents, fights for a cure
Author: Margaret Su Emily Watkins (senior) is no stranger to dedication and hard work. In addition to ranking second in the SCIAC at the 100 Breaststroke,...
2015
Debate rages over DEB funding
Author: Emily Shugerman As student body voting opened for the Diversity and Equity Board Initiative (DEBI) March 30, senators and honor board jurors struggled over how...
2015
Lacrosse defeats Poets, earns first round bye
Author: Daniel Terner The Occidental Tigers (10-5, 6-4) dominated the Whittier Poets (2-13, 0-10) from start to finish in the women's lacrosse matchup last Saturday, winning...
2015
Local gym owners partner with Oxy Boxing Club
Author: Gabriel Dunatov The Occidental website describes the Eagle Rock community as one filled with “critically acclaimed restaurants, cozy coffeehouses and vintage boutiques share the...
