The 17-day government shutdown that ended Oct. 17 could cause the student and faculty research budget at Occidental to be more than $300,000 in debt, according to Grants Specialist Jaletta White-Griego. The debt burden could cause cuts in research or the college’s budget in general for the next quarter. The federal government cut off access to websites and applications required...

Volleyball (14-7 overall, 8-3 SCIAC) The Occidental volleyball team (14-7 overall, 8-3 SCIAC) continued its success last week, notching three victories against conference opponents. The Tigers extended their conference winning streak to five games and are now tied for second place in the league standings with Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS). The black and orange’s first game of the week came against last-place...

Posting an overall record of 14-7 (8-3 SCIAC), the Occidental volleyball team has climbed to second place in SCIAC standings and established itself as one of the most successful Tiger fall sports. The squad’s dominance this season has stemmed from its explosive offense, as three of their outside hitters have already tallied more than 220 kills. The backbone of the...

A strong passion for rock climbing unites sophomores Billy Cornell and Cliff Cody and exchange-student John Beesley, the new heads of Occidental College’s Rock Climbing Club. Under the new leadership, the club is expanding its presence and providing all students with opportunities to engage in the extreme sport of rock climbing. According to a recent Forest Service report, the number...

Let’s be clear: the word “Redskin” is a racial slur. It is a linguistic relic of a time period in which white Americans massacred and ostracized Native Americans. Moreover, it’s a reminder of the shameful mistreatment of the people who originally lived on the land that became this country. Keeping the word around in the public consciousness and allowing it...

Students are generally unaware of their professors' personal lives. The life experiences that inform their teaching and perspectives stay hidden so that students only see the effects on their syllabi. Occasionally, professors share opinions share campus issues or current events, but students still rarely see the events that shaped these ideas – unless they make an autobiographical documentary, of course....

Those who find the ambiance of cafes most conducive to studying are known as "cafe workers," and they exist on all college campuses. Students flock to the Green Bean coffee shop because it is both a convenient caffeine source and study hub. Yet, the cafe is often loud and overcrowded, which creates a feeling of being constantly recognized and surveilled....

On a warm fall evening, the unexpected sound of laughter drifts through the open doors of Occidental's largest chemistry classroom. Clapping, cheering, snapping and shouting ring out at almost constant intervals. What is most striking, though, are the singular voices reciting poetry ranging from eulogies to tongue-in-cheek odes to past lovers. One such voice is visiting poet Michael Lee.“Our job...

Passersby of the East Bridge of City Hall will notice a newly revealed mural that depicts scenes of Filipino culture and tradition, honoring the contributions Filipino residents have made to the Los Angeles community. The mural itself represents another essential component of Los Angeles tradition: mural art. This new mural exists due to a new ordinance that marks the return...

A faculty member at Occidental College has reached success on the small screen as producer of the hit NBC show, "The Blacklist." Dr. Anthony Sparks, adjunct professor for the media arts and culture program in the Art History and Visual Arts department, has worked in the theater and television industry for over a decade and joined Occidental this fall to...