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Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch
A book launch event was held at Oxy Arts Oct. 6 to celebrate the publication of “Why the Arts Matter,” written by Clair Morrissey, professor...
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Umi Hsu curates history of ‘struggle and joy’ at Oxy Arts
Curator and Former Occidental professor Umi Hsu gave a tour of the "Hold Each Other’s Hands: Trans Mutual Aid, 1966-1996" exhibition at Oxy Arts...
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Power’s revival of ‘Damn Yankees’ slated for Broadway
“Damn Yankees,” a musical slated for a Broadway revival Spring 2027, was co-written by playwright Doug Wright and Will Power, chair and professor of theater & performance...
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HERS ‘Ensemble in Cabaret’ celebrates female composers
Friday, Oct. 9, the faculty recital "A Cabaret by HERS: Music Ensemble" showcased female vocalists, composers, and instrumentalists with close ties to Los Angeles at...
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Student musicians perform for homecoming
The music department hosted their annual Music Department Student Showcase in Bird Studio Oct. 2, during Homecoming & Family Weekend. Seven songs were performed...
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Boots Riley discusses ‘revolutionary and fun’ filmography in Choi
Occidental's Media Arts & Culture (MAC) Department, SLICE and the Rands Foundation hosted award-winning musician and filmmaker Boots Riley for a conversation with MAC associate professor Aleem Hossain...
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PUSO makes Occidental a ‘little more Filipino’
The Pilipinx United Students Organization (PUSO) is a club centered on building community within Occidental’s Filipino community and spreading the culture of the Philippines. Cal Kreuter...
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New editors-in-chief bring ‘Guts’ to The Oz
The Oz, a student-run art and literary magazine founded in 2024, is stepping into a new era under co-editors-in-chief Nisha Siedler (senior) and Milla Clarke (senior)....
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‘American Immigrants’ brings freestyle storytelling to Keck
The improvised comedy show "American Immigrants" was performed at Keck Theater Sept. 25. The show was produced by comedians Vivek Venugopal and Anthony Veneziale, who create...
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TAFOC creates dedicated space for transgender students
The Trans Action Front of Occidental College (TAFOC) is a new club formed Fall 2026 to support the collective interests of transgender students at Occidental. According to...
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Nahuatl course teaches Mesoamerican language and thought
Department chair & professor of Latino/a & Latin American Studies Lisa Sousa teaches a course called "Nahuatl Language, Writing, and Culture." The course is cross...
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‘Truth has always come first’: Brian Joseph speaks to survivors
Investigative journalist and author Brian Joseph spoke at the Seminar for Survivors event in Choi Auditorium Sept. 19. The event was hosted by Survivor Strategies and...
