From Tel Aviv and Beirut to Minneapolis and Washington, NPR reporter Kat Lonsdorf ’09 follows the news wherever it leads, covering some of the defining stories of our time
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).
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s oldest—and most popular—Oswald logo was created in the 1930s by a decal manufacturer in Los Angeles. And boy, did he get around. Here's the untold story of one tiger's many aliases—and...
Seven years into his presidency, Remsen Bird began keeping a journal detailing the activities and expectations of building a college. In this never-before-published account, he chronicles...
Peanut butter is the staff of life for many college students—and biographer Jon Krampner '74 spreads it on thick in a comprehensive history of this all-American food
The conversion of Johnson Hall into a high-tech learning environment and the addition of world-class scholar Sanjeev Khagram to the faculty signal SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s commitment to creating a cosmopolitan...
An oral history project spanning seven decades of alumni reveals the timeless ties that bind the Occidental community
From meeting the president to dressing up as reindeer, Campaign Semester was rewarding and unpredictable
Putting SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s endowment numbers under the microscope, dissecting the magazine's National Enquirer moment, and correcting a few stats on our inaugural Hall of Famers
Integrating new tools into our classical liberal arts model will enhance Occidental's niche in the intellectual marketplace
Politics professor Regina Freer—a political bystander turned L.A. insider—brings the heart of a community activist to the dynamics of city planning
President Veitch charts a course for the future of the liberal arts and sciences that buoys SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s strengths and dives into both local and global initiatives
Concurrent with President Richard Gilman's retirement and John Slaughter's inauguration, Occidental marked its centennial year with a revitalized mission and unforeseen challenges. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s key...
Wrangling 40 mismatched musicians is no easy task, but MarchFourth Marching Band leader John Averill '89 keeps them moving in step both literally and artistically
Utilizing patience, persistence, and imagination, Pierce Brooks '49 collared many a felon by outthinking his prey
Bill Redell '64 may have the toughest job on campus this fall—stepping onto the field following the dismissal of veteran football coach Dale Widolff. But his love for the game brought him...
