Arts & Entertainment

Oxy Wanlass Artist in Residence Roksana Pirouzmand experiments with medium, space and sound

The theme for this semester's Studio Arts course Art Outside the Bounds is "Everything was once something else.” Instructor Roksana Pirouzmand said she was inspired by...

UEPI Native Garden incorporates alternative landscaping and native plant restoration

The Urban and Environmental Policy Institute (UEPI) located at 1541 Campus Road recently replaced its grass lawn with a new garden holding plants native to...

Aleem Hossain’s ‘Weird Short Films’ inspires discussion about technology and the future of filmmaking

Media Arts & Culture (MAC) Professor Aleem Hossain showcased “Three Weird Short Films” Feb. 6 to students, professors and Occidental community members at Choi Auditorium. A Q&A...

Get Buzzed: the best of local coffee shops and study spots

Author: Ella Fornari Those who find the ambiance of cafes most conducive to studying are known as "cafe workers," and they exist on all college campuses....

Occidental juiced by Chance The Rapper’s vibe

Author: Arielle Laub In the midst of his extensive "Social Experiement Tour," Chance The Rapper took the time to headline Occidental's 2013 Fall Concert Saturday. From...

Tuning in with KOXY’s key players

Author: Jeremy Childs They are the unsung heroes of KOXY radio: the playlist crafters, the mix masters, the tastemakers of Occidental. They are the KOXY DJs....

Dance Production 2014 dazzles sold-out crowds

Author: Malcolm MacLeod|Hannah Teskey With the lights dimmed, three silhouettes appeared in front of an ominous blue background. Suddenly the lights came to life, the dancers...

Cooler heats up with Hyper Xpressions showcase

Author: Noel Hemphill Whoops, whistles and wows were frequent during the packed performances of Hyper Xpression's dance showcase last Thursday night. The blossoming dance troupe of...

Gaming going beyond the controller

Author: Will Westwater It has been a year now since I started Nerd's Eye View — since then, gaming has turned into more than just a...

Thakker finds UEP, theater in Big Apple

Author: Leah Nomkin Upon first glance, the only commonality between the Urban and Environmental Policy (UEP) and theater departments are the close vicinity of the two...

Student artist unveils installation in local gastropub

Author: Nina Greenebaum   The exposed brick walls and naked light bulbs hanging from high ceilings of The York give the Highland Park bar a modern, minimalist...