For a typical non-smoking student, Occidental's proposed campus-wide ban on smoking tobacco has an understandable appeal. Many, no doubt, find the act unpleasant. The tremendous health risks of tobacco smoke are well-known. It is hard to argue that non-smokers benefit personally by allowing smoking on campus, so it is not surprising that some students are seeking to eliminate it entirely...

Occidental students are determined to fully immerse themselves in a new country when they study abroad. This usually entails entrenching themselves in another culture, learning the language and gaining a new perspective through daily life in a foreign society. Occidental's International Program's Office (IPO) tries to help them achieve this goal. However, many of the study abroad programs IPO partners...

It is the smell: acidic and biting. It is knowing that the Los Angeles air does not need to be any worse. It is the small number of Occidental students and staff members who blow smoke at the rest of the campus. It is in everyone's best interests that Occidental bans tobacco smoking on campus. The Student Wellness Advisory Committee...

Megan MaherForward Megan Maher (sophomore) finished off a pass from Julie Khil (senior) during the women's soccer game against Cal Lutheran Wednesday, scoring her first goal in the young season. Maher found the net again during Saturday's game at Pomona-Pitzer on another assist from Khil. Even though the Tigers lost both games, the forward was proud of her and her...

The Occidental football team (1-1 overall, 0-0 SCIAC) ended non-conference play in a back and forth game against Pacific University Saturday at Jack Kemp Stadium. The Tigers took control early, jumping out to a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, but untimely turnovers led to a 41-23 defeat that soured Occidental's home opener. After receiving the opening...

Allie Sundara For first-year volleyball player Allie Sundara, volleyball has always been special. “I always played a lot of sports, but volleyball was the only sport I enjoyed playing,” Sundara said. Sundara played for Santa Barbara Volleyball Club for five years and her Carpenteria high school team for two. She was named Most Valuable Player for Carpenteria in 2012. Sundara...

Occidental is 22 miles from Santa Monica Beach and 28 miles from the Manhattan and El Porto Beaches — popular spots for Southern California surfers and tanning enthusiasts year-round. But despite the close proximity and favorable weather, the Tiger community has yet to establish an official surf club to take advantage of Los Angeles' geographical benefits. Sophomores Will Ayers, Isaac...

On a typical fall Saturday evening, Occidental students trickle into Jack Kemp Stadium to watch the Tigers take on their SCIAC foes on the gridiron. Many of them are unfamiliar with the stadium's namesake, yet Jack Kemp is easily the most influential graduate Occidental has ever produced. Teeming with intellectual curiosity, Kemp constantly challenged himself and everyone around him. Kemp...

As the sun sets on a Friday night, traffic picks up and students living off campus start to quietly play music and gather on porches, opening doors and windows to let in the cool night air. Neighborhood residents are getting home from work and sitting down to dinner with friends and family. Whistles and the occasional distant cheer can be...

If I were to sum up my four years of high school, I would say that it was an emotional roller coaster. On one hand, it was a time when I experienced some of the most amazing memories that I will always cherish. I met some of my best friends, who will continue to hold a special place in my...