Arts & Entertainment
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...
Arts & Entertainment
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...
Arts & Entertainment
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...
2014
Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ combines fantastical, political
Author: Ella Fornari Known and defined by his detailed set designs adorned with early 20th century trinkets and taxidermies, Wes Anderson elevates his already distinctive style...
2014
On–campus dinner gets fancy for a good cause
Author: Noel Hemphill Donating to charity has never been easier or more fun. An alternative to a normal Saturday night dinner, Date Night Done Well, an...
Arts & Entertainment
Local drive-in provides kitschy way to spend a Saturday night
Author: Olivia Landon As the sky went to black Saturday evening, hipsters, popcorn, burgers, a classic hearse and an FM radio station channeling "Harold and Maude"...
2014
Theater fellow performs ‘radiating’ musical act as alter ego
Author: Flora Adamian|Demi Duenes Jomama Jones walked confidently across the stage with the saxophone blaring, lights shining and crowd screaming. She wore full, natural hair, a...
2014
Campus Security writes up college experience
Author: Nina Greenebaum Each song on Campus Security's first self-titled EP, released on Oct. 17, is based on the college experiences of the band's five members....
2014
Simply the Best(ia): pizzeria spices up Los Angeles pies
Author: Nettie Stein-Miller Contrary to popular belief, not all pizzas are created equal. There may be inconsistencies in the cheese-to-tomato-sauce ratio, the crust may be too...
2015
Student talent in the spotlight at Apollo Night
Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza Thunderous applause emanating from Thorne Hall is a sure sign that the Black Student Alliance's Apollo Night has arrived. This year, students put...
Arts & Entertainment
Predictions for the E3 conference
Author: Will Westwater Both the Game Developers Conference and the Penny Arcade Expo wrapped up weeks ago, leaving gamers with little recent news. During the current...
