Tag: football
NFL players need to do what’s best for themselves, and sometimes...
The average American loves watching football, but it is no secret the league is shady and volatile from top to bottom. Commissioner Roger Goodell is a...
Football wins season opener
The Occidental football team opened their 2019 season with a 38–7 win against Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS) University of Mexicali, Mexico...
First years shine in The Occidental’s Athlete of the Week
Thomas Mercogliano: Thomas Mercogliano (first year) threw the first touchdown pass of his college career Sept. 7 in Occidental’s 38–7 home opener against Centro de...
Spring Ball creates opportunity for improvement and new leadership
Occidental's football team is back in action at Jack Kemp Stadium for their spring season, also known as "Spring Ball." According to NCAA rules, since taking a...
Athletic director search committee brings candidates to campus for interviews and...
The athletic director hiring committee hosted community forums for four candidates Nov. 26–29 in order to hear feedback and collect evaluations from student-athletes, faculty,...
MLB gets what it wants
Say what you want about the speed of the game, but Major League Baseball's offseason is without question the most exciting. While teams in...
Homecoming organizers cater to parents and alumni, seek student engagement
Occidental hosted its annual homecoming and family weekend to welcome alumni and parents back to campus and celebrate school spirit Oct. 19–21. Activities offered...
Football at Oxy — a strong community, despite their losses
After cutting their season short last year, the football team at Occidental has rebounded with new rigor. With a record of 1–6, they have...
Hannah Wagner and Jackson Caudle chosen as The Occidental’s Athlete of...
Hannah Wagner (senior) had three service aces and ten kills as outside hitter in the Occidental women’s volleyball 3–2 loss against the Cal Lutheran...
New football recruitment strategy paying off
When President Veitch announced the continuation of the football team in a community-wide statement Jan. 26, a key focus of the program moving forward was a...