It has been a year now since I started Nerd's Eye View — since then, gaming has turned into more than just a hobby or a pastime for me. I received amazing opportunities to play, talk about and most importantly, meet and connect with people who have a passion for video games. I experienced little moments that opened my eyes...

At Occidental College, justice is the thing. It is the hot topic on everyone's tongues, and the passion burning in many a student's heart. From clean water, to curing cancer, to women's rights to ending trafficking, it seems that everyone has some sort of justice passion. It is a discussion that never ends, and it makes Occidental what it is....

Los Angeles fosters a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, offering everything from classic American fare to inventive fusion dishes. Trying it all is likely impossible, as there are more than 20,000 eateries in the area, according to the U. S. Census Bureau. It may, however, be feasible to hit all the best spots in Eagle Rock, which is home to...

Athletics at Division III colleges like Occidental may not have the luxuries of world-class facilities or ESPN coverage that are available to many Division I schools, but the athletes who compete for the college are still talented and equally passionate about their sports. This fall season will feature seven teams in action— football, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and...

Incoming students choose Occidental College for a wide array of reasons: challenging academics; small size; the liberal arts philosophy; proximity to Los Angeles. Then there are those who took into account the greater Southern California landscape when they chose this school: the dynamic, dusty brown San Gabriel mountain chain, the verdant Malibu Hills, the crashing Pacific surf, or the mystifying...

Find out what you missed on campus last year — check out the year's top ten stories in Tweets: 1. April 29: Tensions over sexual assault cases flared in a confrontation between students and a board member outside a Board of Trustees dinner. 2. April 25: The memory of Occidental's favorite couple, a pair of ducks living in the iconic...

Have you stalked your classmates on the Occidental Class of 2018 Facebook page in the past few weeks? Watched every video on Occidental's Youtube channel? Have you discovered Oxy Confessions and wondered if the anonymous declarations of love are true? As part of the millennial generation, it is difficult to ignore Occidental's digital presence, especially as a newcomer to the...

The first few weeks at Occidental are jam-packed with activities. Consult this guide for the ten optional Orientation events that every new student should opt-in to. 10) Green/Eco Tour: Take a walking tour through campus to learn about how Occidental is going green. The tour takes students to places not normally seen on an average campus tour, including a glimpse...

Even though Occidental is a small college, navigating the first few weeks here can be intimidating. With over 100 clubs and organizations on campus, there is something to choose for everyone. Joining one or more on-campus groups is a great way to keep high-school interests alive, or to try something new. "Getting involved on campus is one of the most...

There you are, standing in front of your first-year residence hall, starchy new twin-XL comforter in hand. Your parents have all the brochures and coupons given to you by the enthusiastic Orientation Team (O-Team) leaders with the foam paws. You’ve taken the online tutorials, read all the Princeton Reviews on Oxy, and even maybe talked with some current students. You...