The Dec. 2012 New Dehli gang rape is sparking impassioned discussion all over the world about violence against women and victim-blaming. Indians have taken to the streets in an impressive wave of demonstrations, expressing frustration with problems running the gamut from under-policing at night to a pervasive Indian culture of holding women responsible for getting raped. Feminists around the globe...

Sixty two wins, 4,024 kills, 3,701 assists, 571 aces, 5,795 digs and 622.5 blocks. These statistical categories represent just a few of the major accomplishments that the Occidental College volleyball team is forced to forfeit upon the NCAA’s decision today to penalize the team for recruiting violations, giving improper benefits and not adhering to out-of-season practice rules.“We have acknowledged every...

Four Occidental students participated in a film shoot for rap artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' music video of "Can't Hold Us" on Sunday. The shoot was the second of two held in Southern California with open casting calls advertised on Macklemore's Facebook page. Both Ryan Lewis and Macklemore, who are slated to perform at Occidental's Springfest on March 7, interacted...

"Zero Dark Thirty" is a cinematic work that marks the documentation of one of the most important events of our generation. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (director of 2009 Best Picture and Best Director winner "The Hurt Locker") and starring Best Actress nominee Jessica Chastain, "Zero Dark Thirty" has proven to be a strong competitor in this year's Oscars, against films...

Campus Dining has decided to expand its Eco-Takeout program to all residential students after a two and a half year pilot phase. The college will start automatically enroll students for the reusable take-out container system at the end of spring semester, charging a one-time fee of five dollars to their meal plan, FLEX or Tiger Plus account, while simultaneously beginning...

Some professors use Los Angeles as a classroom, others the world. Some take their students to the Hollywood sign or the Getty. Others choose to expand their classroom to the global stage, showing their students the towering minarets of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus. Professor Kristi Upson-Saia of the Religion...

Netflix’s new original series “House of Cards” may be a dangerous revolution in television, especially for college students eager for an excuse to procrastinate. All 13 episodes of the political drama dropped at once on Feb. 1, which allowed for frenzied marathon sessions in the first weekend alone. The strategy behind the new show's presentation plays into viewers’ habit of...

As the track and field season gears into action, the men's and women's programs are reloading to once again compete with the SCIAC's best. Both sides boast individuals that will look to improve upon past performances and place at the top of the conference. Conference powerhouses Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS), Redlands and La Verne are once again stocked with athletes. The Tigers...

Just one week into the season, the Occidental women's softball team is already one win away from tying last year's victory total. After posting a disappointing 4-28 (2-22 SCIAC) record last season, the team has taken its first steps towards an improved season with a doubleheader sweep over non-conference opponent Hope International University (HIU) on Saturday and a split against...

Pop Pop. 300 fans of NBC's Community squished into a multipurpose room at Los Angeles Community College this weekend for the world's first CommuniCon. At the root, Community is a show about a study group at a community college. Over the show's three seasons, Community has gained a huge cult following due to the show's quirky nature and pop culture...