Maybe they are destined for greatness, or maybe they are just an intramural team. Regardless, the Keck Kickers have become one of the most talked-about teams in the history of Occidental's intramural sports program — well, if not the most talked about, then certainly the most entertaining. Captained by Charlie Haakenson (junior) and Natalie Makel (sophomore), these fiery-footed steeds have...

Keilani Bonis-Ericksen (senior) is finishing her standout tennis and academic career at Occidental with her best season yet. A geology major and Spanish minor from Hawaii and co-captain of the women's tennis team, she has spent the past four years at Occidental dedicating herself equally to the sport and to her passion for environmental conservation. Bonis-Ericksen shined in a match...

What do dogs dream about? Chasing squirrels? Raiding the pantry? Nobody knows, but it's a good guess that the So Cal Corgi Beach Day is a hound's dream come true. Music blasted while hundreds of corgis, many dressed in costume, ran freely through the sand during last Saturday's event. Armies of corgis dug holes and chased each other while their...

The air was electric with anticipation for the fifth annual Hyper Xpressions showcase "Body Language" Thursday at the Cooler. The theme for this year was "fearless" because it has been a growing year for Hyper Xpressions, according to Executive Director Noellie Nemeto."I feel like it was very relatable to dance and very much what dancing is. It's basically, we're expressing...

Looking back on my childhood, it seems like my entire life was colored pink, blue and green. I grew up watching “The Powerpuff Girls" like a lot of kids born in the '90s. The original series, which was created in 1998 by Craig McCracken, wrapped absurd humor, action-filled adventures and badass female heroes together into an adorable candy-colored package tied...

A record all-time high of 6,409 prospective students applied for a spot in Occidental's class of 2020; of these, the Office of Admission admitted nearly 45 percent. This breaks a steadily declining trend in applicants since 2012, when 6,134 students applied. Last year, there were just 5,911 applicants. While the number of applicants is higher than usual, the admittance rate...

The second terror attack to strike Europe in less than six months calls for consumers of Western media to examine how we react to acts of terror in the West as compared to the rest of the world, and to assess how we rationalize our acute indifference to those who are different. As Paris and Brussels recovered from the reckless...

Last week, in response to the unauthorized use of chalk on college property to convey pro-Trump sentiments, Vice President for Inclusion and Equity and Chief Diversity Officer Rhonda Brown sent an email to the Occidental community expressing concern for the impact such messages may have on the student body. Brown had received complaints from students whose feelings were hurt by...

One of the major disagreements I have with my mother (other than whether Jesus is the savior or if undercuts are ugly) is the necessity of cleaning the house before company comes over. In my mind, hiding away our snacks and books and whatever other evidence of our life is excessive. But to my mother, tidying up is a way...

Occidental is a school that prides itself on fostering a sense of community for students, faculty and staff. In order to protect this community, having a strong Campus Safety department is vital. Campus Safety has faced an increased amount of criticism over the course of this school year from the student body ranging from its handling of an on-campus detainment...