2008

The Curtain Rises on the 2008 Oxy Theater Season

Author: Danielle Sherman Occidental's Theater department is full of activity this semester. Rehearsal along with creation of costumes and scenery for the two upcoming main stage...

Rachel Greenstein

Author:  Dear Editor,I just wanted to send out a happy birthday greeting, so, happy birthday, Jaime Kotin! I hope you had a really good one....

Paleontology and Social Criticism Intersect in Blue Lias

Author: Marjorie Camarda It is nearly impossible to classify the one-woman play Blue Lias or The Fish Lizard's Whore, which came to the Keck Theater last...

Occidental Poetry Scene Makes Strides

Author: Jacob Goldstein What do broken musical instruments, Altoids, and "sadistically pink ties" have in common? All three were subjects of poems read at the...

Does DC’s Dark Movement Bode Well For Comic Book Movies?

Author: Brett Fujioka With the financial success of DC Comics' recent blockbuster hit, The Dark Knight, other producers for comic book movies are likely to emulate...

Viva Las Vegas. Viva Obama.

Author: Dean DeChiaro When I sat down to talk with Amy McDonough (sophomore) and Derek Mazzeo (sophomore), I wasn't expecting them to give me their full...

Kit Warchol

Author:  Dear Editor,I was disappointed to find Riley Kimball's review of Ratatat's Sept. 10 show glaring back at me as I sat down to sip...

Anna DeNeui (sophomore, undeclared)

Author:  Dear Editor,Here's my question: What's with the Oxy dance program?There's no major, not even a minor, just a few scattered classes and disjointed or...

L.A.’s Best Improv Comedy for the Best Price

Author: Sarah Flocken Times are tough economically. Need distraction? Laughter is always the best medicine - but 'round these parts, it isn't always cheap. Getting off-campus...

Giulia Pasciuto (junior, UEP)

Author:  Dear Editor,Students can now apply for funds from the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Fund. If you have an idea for a project that...

AFI International Film Festival

Author: Mallory Nezam The AFI International Film Festival occurs annually in Los Angeles. Every fall since 1987, Hollywood hosts the 11 day-long event, featuring films from...

The Last Linni Eats World

Author: Linni Kral Call me ignorant, but I didn't know what halaal meant before coming to South Africa. Apparently it's like kosher, but for Muslims. Given...