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COVID Operations Group plans to prevent and respond to positive cases on campus
In response to the student body's return, the COVID Operations Group (COG) created safety guidelines for students to follow. The role of COG is...
The many faces of mask fashion
Since masks are now an essential part of daily life, they provide new fashion and style opportunities, according to Mia Ellis (first year). Students...
Student government 101
Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) is funded by student fees and advocates for students within the larger institution of Occidental. ASOC is made...
Ingrid Odmark and Lukas Howlett tackle The Occidental’s Athlete of the Week
Ingrid Odmark Ingrid Odmark (sophomore), Occidental soccer's starting goalie, has tallied 16 saves and three shutouts against University of La Verne, St. Catherine University and...
Women’s, men’s soccer go from screen to green as both teams take first trips...
The Occidental women’s soccer team travelled Sept. 4 to San Diego, CA, while the men's team was in San Antonio, TX, for their first travel...
Opinion: Longing for late night Cooler culture
This summer, the question of “What are you most excited for?” was a common conversation starter. The first answer always referred to the mundane,...
Opinion: Minimizing distractions will make outdoor classrooms more successful
On move-in day while driving up to my dorm, I noticed tents set up around campus and thought they were part of the many...
Student athletes, coaches grateful to resume competition despite COVID-19 restrictions
Occidental's varsity athletics resumed this season alongside the college's return to in-person operations for Fall 2021. The decision to resume fall athletics after an...
Opinion: Dazed and confused as a transfer student
It was 11:02 p.m. on a Monday night. My roommates were asleep, and under any other circumstances, I would be too. Instead, I was...
Opinion: Housing inequity should be a priority in disaster preparation
I never expected my home city of Philadelphia to transform into a brackish-looking Venice — but that’s exactly what happened after Hurricane Ida hit the East...