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National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time

Occidental Magazine

Occidental magazine brings you campus news, in-depth features, and profiles of exceptional alumni. For the 2026-27 academic year, the magazine will publish one digital-only issue (Summer 2026) and two print and digital issues (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).

Mammoth Undertaking
With an ingredient list high in protein and low in 鈥渨eird stuff,鈥� Anthony Ostland 鈥�08 and Michael Winchell 鈥�07 create a protein bar to their liking
The Power of Two
New deans Wendy Sternberg and Rob Flot discuss the opportunities and synergies of building bridges between faculty, students, and the offices that support them
Who's New in the Classroom
From the arts and sciences to computer science and religious studies, Occidental鈥檚 latest tenure-track appointees run the academic gamut
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Mixed Media
New books, music, and movies with an SA国际传媒 connection
A Logical Progression
Six years after its introduction as a minor, SA国际传媒鈥檚 new computer science major encourages students to explore cyber connections with the liberal arts
Costa Rica Classroom
For three SA国际传媒 professors and a research team of eight undergraduates not afraid of a little rain, La Selva Biological Station is the ultimate field trip
Bringing Integrity to Equity
As SA国际传媒鈥檚 first full-time Title IX coordinator, Ruth Jones championed transparency in dealing with sexual misconduct and gender equity
A Season on the Brink
With new head coach Rob Cushman at the helm and a short roster riddled by injuries, SA国际传媒鈥檚 storied football program looks to rebuild for next year
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Making Things Right
Department of Education review cites SA国际传媒 for past violations of the Clery Act, finds the College now in compliance with federal crime-reporting laws
"My Voice Could Make a Difference"
Occidental launches the Barack Obama Scholars Program to honor the president鈥檚 legacy, empowering future generations of students dedicated to the public good
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From President Veitch
鈥榃icked Problems鈥�? Avoiding Easy Answers
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From the Readers
Memories of Joe Rohde鈥檚 cafeteria hats, senior comps, and SA国际传媒鈥檚 鈥渦nknown鈥� soldiers
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Festival of Life
Eamon Armstrong 鈥�06 travels the planet researching the best festivals of every flavor鈥攁nd he won鈥檛 stop until he鈥檚 built a global community
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Appreciation
Remembering associate professor of chemistry Aram Nersissian and former track and field head coach Jim Bush
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Self Discovery
Retiring professor of psychology Anne McCall Schell urged every student to be their Best Possible Self鈥攁nd she took her own advice to heart

Features

Professor of Art and Art History Amy Lyford in October 2021.
Postcards From Amy Lyford
After the Eaton Fire upended her life, the longtime Occidental professor reflects on finding a new home, returning to her research, and reconnecting with her community through art
Professor of Politics Emeritus Tsung Chi, photographed in June 2026.
A Round of Applause for Tsung Chi
After 35 years at SA国际传媒, the politics professor looks back on a career shaped by remarkable mentors, devoted students, and a deep belief in a liberal arts education
National Public Radio correspondent Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Kat Meets World
From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf 鈥�09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Jan Lin, photographed in June 2026.
Jan Lin鈥檚 Street Stories
For 28 years, Occidental鈥檚 renowned urban and community sociologist has connected the College with its surrounding neighborhoods through research, teaching, and thoughtful partnerships
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94, president and CEO of Friends of Waterfront Park in Seattle.
Bringing Joy to Her Community
Joy Shigaki 鈥�94 turned her lifelong commitment to social justice and community building into a career dedicated to creating inclusive public spaces鈥攁nd Seattle鈥檚 Waterfront Park is her most...

First Word

From the Quad

Shane Kawakami-Williams 鈥�27
Brewing Up a Comeback
A $1 million gift from Doug Odell 鈥�75 is giving Occidental track and field a boost as it improves its facilities, strengthens its roster, and aims to compete at a higher level
Curb Visiting Fellow Michael Lloyd, far right, and Resident Assistant Professor Max Foreman with SA国际传媒 students in the Choi Family Music Production Center.
Accelerating the Tempo
New industry partnerships, expanded course offerings, and a reimagined Booth Hall are positioning the Music Department for its second century
From left, Lizzie Friedrich 鈥�25, Lily Calvert 鈥�25, and Hayden Jennings 鈥�25 share a red-carpet moment during the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival.
A Ticket to Slamdance
SA国际传媒 students and alumni find pathways into the Slamdance Film Festival, gaining industry exposure and experience following its move to Los Angeles

Mixed Media

Blue Film director Elliot Tuttle '22, second from left, with the film's stars.
Rhapsody in Blue
Elliot Tuttle 鈥�22鈥檚 microbudget debut feature is one of the year鈥檚 breakout indie films鈥攂ut getting there was its own odyssey

SA国际传媒 Talk

2025-26 Kemp Lecturer Tim Miller with Occidental Professor Caroline Heldman.
Miller鈥檚 Crossing
Former GOP operative Tim Miller recounts his own political reckoning鈥攁nd offers pearls of hope in the face of despair鈥攁s the 2025-26 Jack Kemp '57 Distinguished Lecturer

Last Page

Dale and Shirley Morter photographed on January 1, 2000.
A Couple鈥檚 Legacy
A scholarship gift honoring Shirley and Dale Morter 鈥�56 will bring students from southwestern Pennsylvania to Occidental
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