It all started with a note."Hi Oxy-ite! David Wigglesworth, Occidental Class of '50," the note said. The note was left on the windshield of my mom's car. My mom was across Lake Washington from our Seattle home to enjoy a sunny summer day with a friend. The day included a trip to the exceptional Kirkland Public Library, one of my...

In a game where SCIAC touchdowns (10) and rushing yards per game (145.1) leader Kwame Do (sophomore) didn’t find pay dirt for the first time in nearly a month, it was the leg of Tiger kicker Marc Kuzbari (senior) that came through for the Occidental football team (4-3 overall, 3-2 SCIAC) in a tightly-contested 13-7 victory over Pomona-Pitzer (2-5 overall,...

Residential Education and Housing Services (ResEd) officials answered questions from about 20 students at the Senate’s first Open Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Topics of discussion included the newly implemented First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) program, ResEd programming and crowding in residence halls. Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) President Nick McHugh opened the meeting, explaining the tardiness of ResEd...

Studying abroad has turned out to be one of the best choices I've ever made. I think this is due, in large part, by making the decision to study in Brighton, England at the University of Sussex. Across the pond on the Southern coast of Great Britain lies the adorable and old town of Brighton. About an hour train ride...

Because school dances have been tied to high instances of excessive drunkenness, Occidental's administration has taken a large, noticeable step to ensure that students of the college drink responsibly and act with consideration for their fellow students. Following a string of alcohol poisonings during Saturday night's annual Toga dance at Occidental, Assistant Dean of Students and Office of Student Life...

Both the men's and women's Occidental swimming teams will jump into the pool for their first meet of the year next Saturday at the Redlands Pentathlon. "We have to look at the Redlands Pentathlon for what it is," head coach Shea Manning said. "It’s our first meet; it’s not scored... It is really just a way to ease into the...

Outside the spotlight of Occidental's varsity programs, men's rugby, men's ultimate Frisbee and dance team are gearing up for their upcoming winter and spring seasons. Reigning champions in three different leagues, Occidental's men's rugby team is looking to uphold its reputation as one of the top small-school squads in the west. "The Olde Boys" were champions of the National Small...

The Mackenzie Brandon '13 era is over. The preseason All-American graduated last spring, leaving behind one of the most accomplished legacies in Occidental women's basketball history. Along with Brandon, starting guards Liz Little '13 and Marquisha Corley '13 also saw their time as Occidental student-athletes come to an end with a 16-10 record (11-5 SCIAC) on a two-point loss to...

A calm and relaxed atmosphere pervaded Mosher Hall as students settled in with their coffee cups and to-go meals, eager to listen, learn and engage with Professor James Ford's lecture "The New Day: Notes on the Dark Proletariat and (Mis)Education." Professor Ford hoped that his lecture would demonstrate to Occidental students that racial oppression and economic exploitation do still exist,...

Inspired by Michael Apted’s 7 Up series, lawyer turned film-maker Michele Stephenson and her husband Joe Brewster began the project of documenting their son fourteen years ago. Their efforts culminated in the documentary “American Promise.” The film follows two African-American boys – Occidental sophomore Idris Brewster and his best friend, Seun Summers – from kindergarten through high school. With astonishing...