Arts & Entertainment
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Student talent in the spotlight at Apollo Night
Thunderous applause emanating from Thorne Hall is a sure sign that the Black Student Alliance's Apollo Night has arrived. This year, students put their...
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Alumna brings ghost towns to TED stage
Abbey Williams '14 never imagined she would give a TEDtalk a year after graduating from Occidental College. Speaking last November at a StateStreet sponsored...
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Rachel West incorporates cross-genre music in debut EP
When asked about her start as a musician, Rachel West (senior) can’t help but smile.
“It’s actually really funny—my mom recently found one of the...
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“Resident Evil 4” a timeless classic
Economics majors would agree that the true price of something is what you are willing to give up for it. Gamers know the value...
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Emancipation theme inspires art installation
Students entering the Green Bean for their daily dose of caffeine this February will immediately notice the vibrant artwork displayed across the walls. Wire...
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Film examines Jewish exodus from Morocco
Vivid shots of the rust-colored ruins of Jewish-Moroccan villages lit up Choi Auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 10 as students gathered to view the documentary "They...
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Wright's architectural treasure reopened
Easily overlooked at the busy intersection of Hollywood and Vermont in Los Feliz, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House is a hidden gem within...
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Strong characters help Oscar-nominated shorts shine
Short films are short for a reason. They are to cinema what poetry is to literature; rather than delving into a complex narrative, they...
