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,...

The Occidental men’s water polo team (5-19 overall, 0-3 SCIAC) looked to capture their first conference win of the season when they jumped into Taylor Pool to face off against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) on Saturday. The Tigers attempted to keep the Stags on their hooves, implementing a new game plan that involved regular substitutions, creating greater offensive efficiency. In the end,...

Michaela Tsuha: In the span of six days, women's soccer midfielder Michaela Tsuha (junior) had a lot to celebrate. She assisted on a goal in a roller coaster victory against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) on Wednesday and scored a game-winning penalty against La Verne on Saturday. "At first, when I was setting up, it was pretty nerve-wracking, but once the ball was...

The National Basketball Association (NBA) season has not even begun, and yet criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers has already reached a critical mass. An ESPN piece published last week suggested that Kobe Bryant, the team's aging superstar and one of the best to ever play in the league, is "destroying [the team] from within." Another ESPN article posted Friday...

Cheerleading The Occidental cheer team showcased their new, more dance-based style at the halftime performance for the football Homecoming game on Saturday. According to the squad’s co-captain Janel Booker (senior), the change in style is largely due to their recent change in leadership. The team lost coach Brittlin Yamaguchi at the end of last year and replaced her with Ricah...

“What do we want? A touchdown, right? Come on, what do we want?” This is how Chris Norby '72 and Alex Wallace '72 led students and parents in the stands in 1969 and again last weekend, during Occidental football's 21-14 homecoming victory of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) on Saturday. “We’re the heads of the Oxy Alumni Cheerleader Association,” Norby said. “We started...

Connor Freeman Men's soccer forward Connor Freeman (junior) was the player to watch going into the season. He started his third year with the Tigers with one goal and one assist during the team's season opening trip to Colorado, but a shoulder injury had the potential to derail his season early on. In last week's rematch against Whittier, Freeman came...

It only takes one kick, hit or fall for everyone to be reminded of the risks of playing a sport. On Oct. 4, the crowd watching the Occidental women's soccer team play against Cal Lutheran received this reminder during the final minute of regulation, when a battle for the ball sent a Cal Lutheran player to the ground, slamming her...

Wayne Sink '59 once donned a catcher's mitt for Occidental baseball. Now, he uses the tools from his workshop to lend a helping hand to the groundskeeping department at Anderson Field. The Occidental Hall of Famer has remained a significant presence around the program as an alumni, serving as a mentor to players and coaches and acting as liaison between...

The issue of sexual assault on college campuses continues to spark nationwide debate, and one of its most relevant controversies is playing out in the world of college sports. Florida State University (FSU) quarterback Jameis Winston was accused of rape by a female student in December 2012. After nearly two years, the university has finally called him to a disciplinary...