Tag: budget
College finance breakdown: Budgeting for today and 40 years from now
Since 2010, national rates of immediate postsecondary enrollment have seen a steady decrease, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing effects of the pandemic. The...
No plans to install AC in dorms, college cites high costs
Occidental had contemplated installing air conditioning systems in the residence halls that lack them since at least 2009. In March 2018, the college decided to move forward with the...
Occidental set to receive new round of aid from Biden’s American...
Over a year after transitioning to online instruction, COVID-19 continues to heavily effect Occidental, lowering the number of students on campus, creating new costs...
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...
‘What’s one plate?’: Missing dinnerware costs Marketplace thousands of dollars
Occidental students are taking more than their backpacks and laptops with them when they leave the Marketplace after each meal. In the Fall 2019...
EADA report gives insight into Occidental’s athletic budget
Between July 2018 and July 2019, Occidental spent over $3.7 million on the athletics program and received almost $4.2 million in revenue, according to the Equity...
LA on a budget: Make the most of the weekend without...
In bright orange font centered on the screen, Occidental College's website boasts the tagline, "Liberal Arts in Los Angeles." LA is an undeniable part of Occidental’s...
Food stamp friendships: Addressing classism at an affluent institution
It's always the same gut feeling. First, there's a sharp pang that starts near my sternum, followed by a sinking sensation trickling down into...
BSAC brings student concerns to budget process
President Jonathan Veitch formed the Budget Strategic Advisory Committee (BSAC) in 2012 to help create Occidental’s current strategic financial plan, according to Amos Himmelstein,...
Athletes express interest in full-time club-sports-specific athletic trainer
According to Billy Grossman (junior) of the men’s club ice hockey team, interest in hiring a full-time athletic trainer to oversee and assist club sports teams...