Mac Ribner

19 Articles

Opinion: Even if the bubble bursts, AI will survive

It seems like it’s become impossible to navigate contemporary daily life without encountering some form of AI. From Google automatically incorporating Gemini into its search results...

Tiger Cooler strives for ‘dependability’ through changes

Occidental’s Tiger Cooler serves as one of two dining facilities on campus, along with the Marketplace. In addition to traditional sit-down dining and freshly-served meals, the Cooler...

Men’s soccer wins SCIAC, women’s team makes playoffs for first time in four years

The men’s soccer team clinched the SCIAC tournament title with a close at-home 1-0 win over Redlands Nov. 8. Their victorious path to the...

Opinion: American protesting is a joke. Here’s how to fix it.

Remember when American political protests were something of a rarity? It feels like a figment of an alternate universe. Right now, massive demonstrations are...

Artist of the week Avery Dauer brings ‘new perspective’ to LA comedy

Avery Dauer (sophomore) has amassed over 6,000 followers on his comedy Instagram account, @averydauercomedy, in addition to over 7,000 subscribers on his comedy YouTube...

Clayton Kershaw changed baseball forever. What will it look like in his wake?

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement from Major League Baseball Sept. 18. The decision wasn’t a surprise — Kershaw had been mulling hanging up the glove for...

Golf teams take a swing at season opener

The men’s and women’s golf teams opened their seasons by participating in the California State Intercollegiate Tournament Sept. 15-16. The tournament, hosted by Olivas Links in Ventura, saw...

Opinion: Social media news needs a refresh

“Have you seen the news?” It’s one of the most common questions. From the advent of the printing press to the breakthrough of television and...