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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I got '2048' problems but my phone ain't one
I recently downloaded the hit iPhone game "2048," which has consumed all of my free time. It's so addicting that I once...
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Spicy or smelly, Sriracha rules Irwindale
As the group approached Irwindale, we rolled down our windows, inhaling deeply. The air smelled sour, with a hint of spiciness. We thought we...
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Artisan cheese shop serves up in-season excellence
No longer do residents of Eagle Rock have to go to villages in the Swiss Alps, the plains of the Netherlands or the fields...
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Pasadena gets swinging, Lindy Groove jazzes up Thursdays
On a stage at the front of the room, the DJ plays the first jazzy tune and the lights dim to a glow. The...
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Von Furstenberg celebrates femininity through dresses
"Feel like a woman, wear a dress!" Upon entering the historic May Company building on Wilshire Boulevard, guests see the above quote by American fashion...
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'Othello' successfully depicts controversial themes
One of the lesser-known perks of participating in theater at a small liberal arts school is that many times, rather than choosing talent to...
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Passover brings students together
The first of the Four Questions, "But why is this night different from all other nights?" echoed through the discussions held by Occidental students...
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Gaming moving forward to go backward
“Xbox on,” I say as I walk into my room. My little box of joy illuminates its warm and bright X logo. I am...
