United States Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will be the keynote speaker at Occidental's May 17 commencement, according to a Feb. 9 post on the college's website. According to Occidental's Director of Communications James Tranquada, Johnson's connections to Occidental made him the ideal candidate to speak at graduation this year. The secretary's son, Jeh Johnson Jr., is a sophomore...

Victor Narro, project director for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Downtown Labor Center, gave a talk Thursday titled "Spirituality, Self-Care, and Social Justice Activism." The event in Lower Herrick was the first of a three-part mindfulness series at Occidental, hosted by Politics Professor Thalia Gonzalez. In his talk, Narro aimed to provide attendees with a set of tools...

Since the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January, the media has been saturated with discussions about Islam's representation in popular culture. With a new exhibit entitled Islamic Art Now, LACMA is joining that conversation, and showing the world how contemporary Islamic artists are pushing the boundaries of what is accepted in the world of Islamic art, from the Middle East and...

Mackensie PrileyOccidental Softball split their two-game series with St. Katherine College over the weekend, winning the second game 5-4. First-year Mackensie Priley was dominant at the plate during the second game, hitting a double and a three-run home run. Results like this may be indicative of Priley's dedication to her craft, however she attributes her success at the plate so...

Under the dim light of Branca Patio, folksy septet Behon prepared for their Nov. 18 show. With the brass section, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard all warming up at once, it was anyone's guess what their music would actually sound like. The band is almost entirely composed of Occidental students and alumni, with the exception of founder Brendan Han. The...

At first glance, one would not expect Janet Lee (senior) to be one of the most influential women's rugby players Occidental has had in years. Despite standing barely over five feet tall, Lee has been a standout player on the Occidental women's rugby team since her sophomore year. Lee joined the Occidental team after returning from a campaign semester in...

In the 21st-century American job market, it is imperative that students preparing for the professional world be technologically savvy. Despite the arguments that technological dependence stifles critical thinking and social skills, technology can be a boon in the classroom if implemented correctly. Occidental has recently upgraded much of its educational technology, but the focus should now be shifted from buying...

Employees of the Eagle Rock Brewery are preparing themselves for their fourth conditional use permit (CUP) hearing in five years, set for Nov. 6, which will determine the extent of time they are permitted to do business. The City of Los Angeles requires all new breweries to obtain a CUP before opening their doors and renew it again every ten...

The Occidental women’s soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over La Verne on Saturday, keeping the Tigers in the hunt for the SCIAC championship and giving the seniors a win in the final home game of their careers. “Up until today, six of the eight teams were in contention for postseason play, so there are good teams across the spectrum,...

By halfway through the first semester, Marketplace food can become repetitive for many students. Anyone looking for an alternative lunch spot with great value and "wicked good food" should look no further than Dave's Chillin' and Grillin'. Owner Dave Evans, known to customers simply as Dave, has been in the sandwich business for decades. He managed a number of sandwich...