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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...
Features
The well-rounded musicians of Occidental College
He looks very Joey Ramone-esque—that is, if the punk-rock singer ever wore Vans and played in a jazz ensemble. Tapping his foot to the...
Campus News
ATO residents placed on probation after neighbor complains
Eight members of the Occidental football team have been put on extended probation until May for complaints stemming from parties at their house, commonly...
Rugby
Student joins top-flight Rugby Union league
At first glance, one would not expect Janet Lee (senior) to be one of the most influential women's rugby players Occidental has had in...
Arts & Entertainment
RAW Records gives student musicians a helping hand
With a campus located in the heart of the entertainment industry, it is no surprise that Occidental hosts a variety of student musical groups...
Features
Bike Share Gains Momentum as Student Service
It is a Friday afternoon and the distinct sound of gears turning and people chatting drifts from the Berkus Hall garage. Students take bikes...
Basketball
Youthful women's team builds chemistry
The Occidental women's basketball team is back on the hardwood for a 25-game journey through the regular season. After posting a 13–12 record and...
Basketball
Tiger basketball ready for breakout season
After two years of recruiting and adjusting to a new, fast-paced offense, the Occidental men's basketball team is finally ready to run. Despite the...
Opinions
Occidental offers potential for social progress
I am a black man. At least that is how I identify myself, my heritage and the face I see when I look in the...
