This month, Latinos will become the largest ethnic group in California. Making up 39 percent of the population, they will overtake the non-Latino whites, who comprise 38.8 percent, according to the Pew Research Center. The fact that Latinos are projected to become the largest single ethnic group in California will require the state's government to evaluate current legal policies and...

Loyalty: A word that used to have meaning in sports. Today, though, the concept of loyalty has been replaced by a disgusting emphasis on money. There are the players that put their heart and soul into a team and still get cut. Realistically, these men are putting their health and safety on the line for their respective organizations, teammates and...

Sweaty and laughing, with hands callused from colliding with stucco walls and concrete slabs, undeclared Brandon Rodrigues (first-year) stands by the Gilman Fountain. He is joined by undeclared Emiliano Vargas (first-year) who is in the same condition as Rodrigues. What started as a five minute study break outside Stewart-Cleland Hall turned into a three-hour parkour session involving jumping off walls...

Known and defined by his detailed set designs adorned with early 20th century trinkets and taxidermies, Wes Anderson elevates his already distinctive style to a new level in his latest film, "The Grand Budapest Hotel." Set in the imaginary central European country of Zubrowka in 1932, the film tells the story of the posh Grand Budapest hotel and its infamous...

The last home console generation was the first to be in HD and the new technology allowed for more realistic designs. This renovation opened up a window for detail and art directions that really couldn't be captured before. Games could more accurately capture emotions on characters faces, have detailed environments and use motion capture on very intricate movements. In an...

All You Can Eat Korean Barbeque, otherwise known as A. Y. C. E., has become popular amongst non-Koreans for its indulgent, interactive food experience. The idea, nonexistent in Korea, combines the American love for unlimited food and savory meat with traditional Korean dipping sauces and side dishes (called banchan). For many people, this is a match made in heaven. Upon...

Women's Water Polo (1-7 overall, 0-0 SCIAC) The Occidental women’s water polo team was back in action over the weekend, playing doubleheaders both Saturday and Sunday at the Cal Lutheran Invitational. The Tigers struggled offensively throughout their Saturday match-ups with the Long Beach State 49ers and Villanova Wildcats, with both teams sporting stout defenses that held the black and orange...

Taking a friend out to dinner is a mundane activity for most college students, but for Occidental sprinter Jeh Johnson (first-year), this seemingly simple event involves a full fleet of motorcades speeding through every stoplight and a reserved seat at any restaurant of his choice. His father — also named Jeh Johnson — was sworn in as Secretary of Homeland...

Avery Chernin (Men's Tennis) Despite being the lightest member of the team at 138 pounds, Avery Chernin is expected to make a heavy impact on the Occidental men’s tennis program. The Santa Barbara High School graduate has a history of success at the competitive level. He played varsity tennis all four years in high school, capped off by a senior...

The Center for Digital Learning and Research (CDLR) is opening a digital production studio for student use on March 10 as part of a larger effort by the college to encourage the use of digital media in the community. The new focus on technological creation greatly broadens the function of the CDLR, a department based out of the academic commons...