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MAC department partners with Vidiots to screen ‘Nightcrawlers’
Occidental College's Media Arts & Culture (MAC) professor John Trafton and the video store and movie theater Vidiots partnered to give a screening of the...
Campus News
California SB 98 requires notification of immigration enforcement presence on college campuses
Senate Bill 98 (SB 98) also known as the Sending Alerts to Families in Education (SAFE) Act, was signed into law Sept. 20. The law...
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Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council votes to redraft letter opposing development of Eagle Rock Plaza Home Depot
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC) voted to redraft a letter expressing opposition to building a Home Depot in the Eagle Rock Plaza, during a meeting Oct....
Community News
‘They want to win’: Franklin High Rocket League advances to nationals
The Rocket League esports team at Benjamin Franklin High School has advanced to nationals at the Scholastic Esports Tournament. The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) is one of the sponsors of the event....
Features
Restaurant openings bring charm and leisure to community
Among an already vibrant food scene in Northeast LA (NELA), the immediate area surrounding Occidental College has seen some new openings since last semester. Between...
Culture
MAC department screens ‘Losing Ground,’ film restored by director’s daughter
Occidental’s event series ‘Cinematheque,’ organized by the Media Arts & Culture (MAC) Department, kicked off with a screening of "Losing Ground," presented by Nina...
Campus News
Sophomore Cecilia Grané wins ASOC presidential election after eventful race
Ballots closed April 6 for this year's Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) elections. According to elections chair Sarah Titcombe (junior), the student body...
Campus News
Study abroad more competitive than ever, many students denied for Fall 2024
In Fall 2024, more Occidental students will be studying abroad than ever, but there is a caveat. Due to an extreme increase in students...
Community News
Get-Out-The-Vote event at The Oinkster encourages civic participation for the Filipino community
With promises of free ube shakes, Filipino merienda, music and vintage cars, Democratic primary candidate for Assembly member for the 52nd district of California...
Campus News
College hosts Interfaith America
Interfaith America, an organization that works with both secular and religious colleges to solve challenges with interfaith cooperation, hosted listening sessions at Occidental College...
Campus News
Demystifying Raftr, the new community engagement app
After launching Aug. 2023, Raftr, an app used to strengthen and track community engagement in higher education, labor unions and nonprofit, boasts a 75...
Features
The evolution of Oswald: a unique and treasured symbol of Occidental’s identity
In the heart of Occidental's vibrant community, where students, faculty and staff share nods and open doors as a testament to their unity, one...
