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Record-breaking heat wave makes mutual aid a necessity in Eagle Rock
David Herrmann tweeted Sept. 6 asking for Venmo and CashApp donations to help him pass out water along Skid Row in light of the...
New protocols prevent and respond to COVID-19 on campus
With Occidental College conducting the Fall 2020 semester remotely, staff and students who are still on campus have adopted new safety measures in response...
Letter from my bed
A year ago, I stepped into my first year at Oxy, and I fell in love. I leapt into college life with as much...
Occidental College announces online instruction for Fall 2020
In a campus-wide email, President Harry J. Elam Jr. announced Occidental will abandon its plans for any in-person classes in the fall, opting instead...
Occidental community eyes July 15 announcement as others abandon hybrid model
Since the beginning of July as the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to surge nationally and in Los Angeles, local and...
For many non-tenure track faculty, the future remains unclear amidst the pandemic
Amid the school-wide hiring freeze announced by President Jonathan Veitch via email March 31, the lack of finalization of non-tenure track (NTT) faculty union’s contract negotiations and COVID-19...
Campus closed to visitors after community complains about noncompliance with social distancing, mask usage
Director of Campus Safety Rick Tanksley announced via email April 28 that Occidental's campus is closed to all visitors in response to concerns of noncompliance...
How we’re staying motivated, from cat fights to Conan O’Brien
Living with the coronavirus pandemic poses a constant series of challenges, as days fade together and a return to normalcy appears distant. The Occidental's...
Beloved local businesses near Oxy respond to the pandemic
Small, independent Eagle Rock and Highland Park businesses frequented and beloved by many Occidental students have recently struggled with reduced business and revenue. Delia's and Scoops both have...
Revised room and board credits announced following confusion and concern
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Amos Himmelstein announced April 22 that Occidental adjusted its credit policy to increase financial support to students. The change followed...