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...

'Duchamp to Pop' at Norton Simon offers artistic survey

The Norton Simon Museum, located in Pasadena, recently unveiled their latest exhibition, “Duchamp to Pop.” The show features the creations of the innovative modern...

Oxy alum makes journalistic journey from KOXY to KPCC

KOXY’s corner room in the Johnston Student Center stands in stark contrast to the labyrinth of studios within KPCC, yet Ben Bergman '04 calls...

Choreographers bring pizzazz to Dance Pro 2016

After over a week of social media hype, students gathered in a sold-out Thorne Hall Friday to witness one of Occidental's most anticipated events...

Rudman Play Gains Following in Local High Schools

Author: Claire Diggins Zoe Rudman (senior), a theater major from Portland, Oregon, has dedicated the larger part of her life to studying acting. As graduation nears,...

Rowdy Crowd Kills the Joy at Nerdcore MC Chris Concert

Author: Ashly Burch   The words "rap concert" do not usually conjure images of skinny 20-somethings dressed up in medieval armor and grown men sporting Speed Racer...

Coldplay’s Newest Album ‘Mylo’ Riffs Off Old Formula

Author: Jack Butcher Those who have been following Coldplay since their breakthrough in 2000 will find little surprising on their new record, "Mylo Xyloto." With the...

Snoop Dogg Brings Sizzle to Greek Bowl For Spring Fest

Author: Evan Carter, Additional Reporting by Juliet Seuss Snoop Dogg may be known for his rapping, but he and Warren G lit up the Greek Bowl...

“California Design” Embodies Modernist Movement

Author: Natania Reed The Getty Center-sponsored Pacific Standard Time initiative, a collaboration between more than 60 art institutions across Southern California, celebrates the growth of Los...