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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...
Opinions
Anecdotes from the Archives 50 years later: Has Occidental become more liberal?
Students today know Occidental as a “liberal bubble,” where left-wing students go to thrive and the Young Republican club has been defunct for years....
Football
Strong defensive effort leads Tigers to Homecoming victory
“What do we want? A touchdown, right? Come on, what do we want?” This is how Chris Norby '72 and Alex Wallace '72 led students...
Arts & Entertainment
ODESZA DJ talks physics, Cheetos, EDM
Electronic DJ Duo ODESZA will bring their signature sound to Occidental as the headliners of the Fall Fest concert on Oct. 31. Composed of...
Campus News
ICC reorganizes staff, reprioritizes goals
All three permanent staff members of the Intercultural Community Center (ICC)—Assistant Dean for Intercultural Affairs Paula Crisostomo, Assistant Director for Intercultural Affairs Dominic Alleto...
Features
Professors' Road to Occidental
This school year, Occidental welcomed many new faculty members to campus, but two stand out from the rest for their particularly fascinating life stories....
Baseball
Former Tiger baseball star lends a hand 55 years later
Wayne Sink '59 once donned a catcher's mitt for Occidental baseball. Now, he uses the tools from his workshop to lend a helping hand...
Arts & Entertainment
Local sandwich shop serves up a relaxed atmosphere
By halfway through the first semester, Marketplace food can become repetitive for many students. Anyone looking for an alternative lunch spot with great value...
Opinions
Occidental surveillance: they are watching you
Next time you are walking through Occidental's campus, take a few minutes to observe your surroundings. Look up at the beautiful foliage and the...
