Tag: Community
Lessons Learned: College may not have been the ‘best four years’...
They say college is supposed to be the best four years of your life. As a 17-year-old who was having a hard time in...
Letter from the Newcomb Media Suite
My second-grade teacher used to quote Milton Berle, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door." In the throes of a global pandemic, crafting opportunities from...
York Manor Market elevates ‘community togetherness’ through creativity
The York Manor has nestled on the corner of York and 49th Street since its construction in 1913. Originally a Methodist congregation, the Manor...
Pokémon Club: how a childhood video game became a thriving community...
The origin story of one of Occidental’s newest clubs begins with a Zoom call for incoming swim and dive athletes, a painting of the original 151...
ORBS: Meditation, inclusivity and more for Occidental’s skating community
Occidental Roller Bladers & Skaters (ORBS), a student organization on campus, is often seen on the quad skating throughout the day. According to e-board...
Get-Out-The-Vote event at The Oinkster encourages civic participation for the Filipino...
With promises of free ube shakes, Filipino merienda, music and vintage cars, Democratic primary candidate for Assembly member for the 52nd district of California...
Beginner birders take flight at community bird walk with Moore Laboratory...
Feb. 27, 8 a.m., the knotted trees of the Sycamore Glen whispered against a cool, dry LA morning breeze. A group of around 20...
Artist Susan Moss sees Oxy as a ‘second home’
Since 1971, artist and writer Susan Moss has had three studios in Eagle Rock, where she paints, draws and writes. Her latest studio, nestled...
Occidental’s Black Men’s Forum builds camaraderie and professionalism
Since starting in Fall 2023, Occidental's Black Men's Forum is a student-led organization that has been hosting events for Black, male-identifying students, promoting community...
Metro Micro: The Underutilized Gem of LA Public Transport
A few days ago, just after 2 p.m., I stood beneath a stop sign at the edge of the Occidental campus, reading a book....