Emily Shugerman

Emily is a politics major and a former news editor, managing editor, and editor in chief of The Occidental Weekly and intern at Ms. magazine. Los Angeles, CA

Worked on 689 assignments, created 90, named on 33 bylines for Oxy Weekly.

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Oxy Weekly - 3 min read

An accent makes all the difference

I am spending part of my mid-semester break in Glasgow, Scotland. Having been here for less than a day, I already see how much work Scots put into producing and appreciating their culture. Here, plays, artwork, museum exhibits and food are designed to celebrate Scottish culture. I went to a lunchtime event called "A Play, a Pint, and a Pie"...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Oxy Weekly - 14 min read

Queer at Oxy: Students share their stories

It is a Wednesday night, and 40 or so people have packed themselves into a tiny room on the side of Weingart for one purpose—well, sort of. It is the first meeting of Occidental’s recently restarted Queer-Student Alliance, the name of which was consciously changed from the former “Queer-Straight Alliance” to indicate a focus on solidarity within the community. Students...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Oxy Weekly - 4 min read

Alternative to the alternative vacation: Eco-agro tourism in the Galapagos

Over the past 20 years, the Galapagos have become synonymous with eco-tourism. The Charles Darwin Research Station reported that the number of visitors has grown from 18,000 in 1985 to over 120,000 in 2005. Currently, this number is estimated to be closer to 250,000 tourists per year. Although it is the largest industry and source of income for Galapagenos, the...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Oxy Weekly - 7 min read

Spanning over 50 years, seven alumni join Occidental's Hall of Fame

Seven Occidental alumni joined the Athletics Hall of Fame class last Friday at the college’s third annual induction banquet. This year's class brings the select group of Hall of Fame honorees to just 23, out of over 10,000 athletes who have played as a Tiger at some point or another. The official induction ceremony took place at Occidental's Jack Kemp...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Oxy Weekly - 2 min read

Beyond the dairy dyad: Milk offers more

Though ice cream sandwiches and frozen yogurt may be the newest dairy fads in the dessert world, Milk in Beverly Hills is bucking the trend with its combination of home-made ice cream sandwiches, sorbet, malts and paninis. Milk boasts a decadent selection of flavors such as banana dulce de leche, hazelnut crunch and Thai tea. Even better, customers can use...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Oxy Weekly - 5 min read

Women's soccer defeats the Sagehens in final home match

The Occidental women’s soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over La Verne on Saturday, keeping the Tigers in the hunt for the SCIAC championship and giving the seniors a win in the final home game of their careers. “Up until today, six of the eight teams were in contention for postseason play, so there are good teams across the spectrum,...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Oxy Weekly - 4 min read

Water polo unable to overcome early deficit

The Occidental men’s water polo team (5-19 overall, 0-3 SCIAC) looked to capture their first conference win of the season when they jumped into Taylor Pool to face off against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) on Saturday. The Tigers attempted to keep the Stags on their hooves, implementing a new game plan that involved regular substitutions, creating greater offensive efficiency. In the end,...

(Emily as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Oxy Weekly - 3 min read

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I hate to be blunt, and hostile, but what I am about to write will seem that way. It is just a problem and it is frustrating. Honestly, the article [Building Relationships Across the Pond; Embracing Diversity in the Classroom] is pretty true. I have friends on both sides, and my international student friends just hangout, eat and...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Oxy Weekly - 3 min read

Players of the week

Michaela Tsuha: In the span of six days, women's soccer midfielder Michaela Tsuha (junior) had a lot to celebrate. She assisted on a goal in a roller coaster victory against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) on Wednesday and scored a game-winning penalty against La Verne on Saturday. "At first, when I was setting up, it was pretty nerve-wracking, but once the ball was...

By (Emily as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Oxy Weekly - 3 min read

Media unfairly blasts Bryant

The National Basketball Association (NBA) season has not even begun, and yet criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers has already reached a critical mass. An ESPN piece published last week suggested that Kobe Bryant, the team's aging superstar and one of the best to ever play in the league, is "destroying [the team] from within." Another ESPN article posted Friday...