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Oxy Talks ‘On Tap’ expands professors’ reach
Occidental faculty are bringing their research off-campus through a new lecture series, OxyTalks “On Tap." These events — intended for Occidental students and staff as well...
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New ‘state-of-the-art’ screening facility to support growing MAC department
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Renovations will be taking place in Chilcott Hall to convert the common area into a 68-seat screening facility meant to serve the Media, Arts...
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ICC and SLICE host Dolores Huerta Days of Community
The Intercultural Community Center (ICC) and Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) hosted the Dolores Huerta Days of Community, a two-day event including...
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The Occidental newsroom wins five state awards, including best newspaper website
The Occidental newsroom won five 2025 California College Media Awards this March, including Best Newspaper website in the state for colleges under 15,000 students. The...
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Furloughs, hiring and budget cuts seek to minimize $33 million deficit
With only around 100 students residing on campus and 1,835 students — 12 percent fewer than anticipated — enrolled at the college for the Fall 2020 semester,...
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Despite COVID-19 Halloween restrictions, NELA families and businesses plan safe ways to celebrate
The LA Department of Public Health released guidance for Halloween celebrations Oct. 18, stating carnivals, festivals, haunted houses and trick-or-treating will not be permitted....
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Students access on and off-campus mental health resources during the pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported in August that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on young adults in the U.S....
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Students hoping to study abroad in spring await final decision
With travel guidelines changing constantly and the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) implementing new COVID-19 policies, students planning on studying abroad in...
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Occidental’s new First-Gen Coalition seeks to institutionalize support for first-generation college students
The First-Generation Student Coalition, also known as the First-Gen Coalition, was created May 2020 to address the need for institutionalized support for first-generation college...
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College prepares for flu season during pandemic
The approaching flu season and the recent spike in U.S. COVID-19 cases have raised concerns about the interaction between the flu and COVID-19. In...
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‘Homecoming at Home,’ creating school spirit through a virtual world
Since LA County COVID-19 protocols restrict large gatherings, Occidental College adapted the yearly Homecoming to be virtual. According to Monika Moore, director of alumni...
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Bike Share reopens with new safety protocols
Bike Share, the campus bike rental student service, reopened this month with new COVID-19 related safety protocols in place. The rental service joins the...
