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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...
Campus News
Faculty votes against calling for Veitch's resignation
Faculty voted 83–45 against calling for the immediate resignation of President Jonathan Veitch in a meeting Tuesday, Director of Communications Jim Tranquada said. The...
Campus News
Administration responds to Oxy United’s demands, activist group vows to continue movement
The administration addressed Oxy United for Black Liberation’s 14 demands in an email signed by President Jonathan Veitch, Vice President for Academic Affairs Jorge...
Football
Do breaks SCIAC career rushing record in loss
The Occidental football team (5-4 overall, 4-3 SCIAC) wrapped up their season this Saturday with a 41-14 loss to Redlands at Jack Kemp Stadium....
Opinions
Solidarity is a verb: now is the time to be an ally
“So please, Emily. Tell me, honestly how I can help . I'm open to any and all suggestions,” a white, cis, straight male friend...
Community News
From rail to auto and back again
The Legacy of LA Public Transit: There is a touch of thrill to the 1.5-mile Waterfront Red Car Line in San Pedro, California. The cherry-red...
Culture
Zweet Café provides warm, homey study environment
For Zweet Café to call itself a “special coffee boutique” on its website comes across as somewhat haughty — but nevertheless well-deserved. The coffee boutique...
Cross Country
Friends and family fuel Valle's athletic, academic success
She has a deep love for family, friends, faith and running. It is this love of running that explains why Roxanne Valle (first year), a...
Campus News
Scientists debate earthquake risk
A recent study predicting a 99.9 percent chance of a major earthquake in Southern California has Angelenos shaking — some shaking their heads —...
