Donating to charity has never been easier or more fun. An alternative to a normal Saturday night dinner, Date Night Done Well, an on-campus charity dinner hosted in the Berkus Hall courtyard, allowed couples and friends alike to enjoy entertainment and one another's company for a good cause. The function raised proceeds through a five dollar admission price, buffeted by...

This past Sunday in Burbank, Calif., an enormous vintage fashion and textile show took over the Pickwick Gardens Conference Center. Two large ball rooms were transformed into show space where pop up displays of vintage clothing, accessories and housewares were covering every foot of space. It was a mesmerizing assortment of the best and worst from every decade in every...

Campus Dining conducted a four-day survey last week to collect data on student eating preferences. Campus Dining officials plan to use the results, along with sales data, to help shape future menus and decide which food items to stock at the Marketplace, Tiger Cooler, Coffee Cart and Green Bean. "We have never been able to figure out exactly what student...

Spring is one of my favorite seasons, especially on Occidental's campus. Roses and daffodils are blooming all over, trees have fresh green buds that are flowing out into lush leaves and the occasional rain mixed with days of sun makes the grass greener no matter what side you are on. California has the special privilege of settling into temperatures between...

The lecture series TED (which stands for technology, entertainment, design) has arrived at Occidental with the first-ever TEDxOccidental College event. The independently-organized event by Occidental will bring students, alumni and community members to speak to the community on this year's theme of "Reinventing the American Dream" this Saturday. Oxypreneurship member and economics major Shilpa Bhongir (sophomore) began planning the event...

Grocery shopping is a normal errand and an important part of the spectacular mundane that fills up our days. The people found in a grocery store are rarely exciting: Overly tired mothers will wander into a market with their children in tow, picking up food for dinner; teenagers will come in and self-consciously purchase cheesy popcorn and Dr. Pepper; young...

A new triples-only room draw intended to help streamline the yearly allocation of housing will be available ahead of regular room draw this year. Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) created this option for students to consider when selecting housing for the 2014-2015 school year. According to Director of REHS Chad Meyers, for students who want to live in a...

The Academy Awards rolled into town this past Sunday, bringing with them a flurry of chiffon, satin and sequins. The Academy Awards is infamous for its red carpet, where celebrities reign over normal humans in their high heels and expertly tailored tuxedos. Next to the biannual fashion weeks held worldwide, the Oscar Red Carpet is one of the most important...

I walked into the mail room today, expecting to only find a letter or a coupon from Spitz in my box. I was surprised when I found the bright blue slip that indicated I had a package. Having not ordered anything for myself lately, I was buzzing with interest as to what it could be. Maybe I had gotten a...

The Wilshire Grand Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, will be the tallest building on the west coast when it opens in 2017. Construction on the project began with a Feb. 16 record-breaking concrete pour. The Korean Air-owned skyscraper will be first and foremost a luxury hotel but will also contain restaurants, shops and "attractive nightlife offerings," according to the...