Tag: marketplace
A day in the life: On shift with the Marketplace’s Jenny...
11:30 a.m. On a typical day, Jenny Mendoza, known to students as simply "Jenny," arrives for a long shift at the Marketplace as a cashier....
Opinion: Longing for late night Cooler culture
This summer, the question of “What are you most excited for?” was a common conversation starter. The first answer always referred to the mundane,...
Don’t be an old head, give NBA TopShot a chance
As I was mindlessly scrolling on Bleacher Report an article caught my eye — "Lebron James Lakers Highlight Sells for Record $208k on NBA...
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...
Campus closed to visitors after community complains about noncompliance with social...
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...
Martin Fernandez named new Campus Dining Executive Chef
Executive Chef Martin Fernandez began work at Occidental Aug. 19, 2019 following the departure of previous Executive Chef Michael “Meesh” Montygierd Summer 2019. Fernandez came to...
‘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...
Tiger Cooler reduces weekend hours, causing concern among students
At 2 a.m. on a Saturday night, a noisy throng of students is gathered outside the Mary Norton Clapp Academic Commons. It is not...
An Enlightenmint: yerba mate’s new form as a campus energy drink
At any given time of day, yellow cans and bottles of Yerba Mate accompany Occidental students to and from their daily activities. Its bright colors...
Before you wake up at Occidental
Before sunrise, before the birds wake up, before people sprawl on the grass in front of the fountain or students struggle to stay awake...