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Falling ‘Head Over Heels’ in love with the spring musical
Occidental College’s theater department is bringing to the stage “Head Over Heels,” a musical comedy consisting of songs by the 1980s female rock band,...
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Occidental’s student diversity shines during graduation celebrations
The week prior to Commencement, graduates have the opportunity to take part in cultural graduation ceremonies, according to the 2026 Celebration Schedule on the Intercultural Community...
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A spotlight for storytellers: Occidental Children’s Theater takes center stage
The Occidental Children’s Theater is a theater troupe in its 31st year of performing fairytale-inspired shows and hosting camps for local kids. The cast is made...
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Joey Valence & Brae and student openers bring high-energy to SpringFest
Occidental’s annual SpringFest concert featured headliner Joey Valence & Brae, with student openers Aitan Milman (sophomore) and Hannah Fortvne (senior), April 4 at Remsen Bird Hillside Theater. The event...
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Poetry open mic spotlights LA’s cultural tapestry during Women’s History Month
The Intercultural Community Center (ICC) and OXY ARTS hosted “They Can’t Take Away Our Words,” an open mic centering poets of color March 28....
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James Velji presents ‘Some Sacred Lives of Coffee’ research talk
James Velji, associate professor of Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College, presented his research talk “Some Sacred Lives of Coffee” March 20. The event...
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Artist of the week Jonah Hasegawa channels the blues on his guitar
Jonah Hasegawa (sophomore) said he started playing the guitar when he was 12 years old and is completely self-taught. “My dad had this guitar," Hasegawa...
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Oscar nominee Bill Morrison screens documentary featuring restored nitrate film
Bill Morrison, 2025 Oscar nominee, visited Occidental March 6 for a screening of his 2017 documentary “Dawson City: Frozen in Time.” The film tells...
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United Nations Week gives students an insider perspective on the UN
The Diplomacy & World Affairs (DWA) department at Occidental has organized United Nations Week for at least two decades, Laura Hebert said via email. Hebert is a professor of...
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Orchestra combines with Pasadena Youth Symphony and Jazz Ensemble in joint concert
The Occidental Symphony Orchestra held its annual community collaboration concert with the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra (PYSO) and Occidental Jazz Ensemble March 1 in...
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Student talent shines at BSA’s Annual Apollo Night
Students filled Thorne Hall Feb. 28 for an evening of student performances showcased at Apollo Night. Organized by the Black Student Alliance (BSA), Apollo Night is...
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Artist of the week Julie Wang combines STEM and art to help others
Artist of the week Julie Wang (sophomore) said she was given sketchbooks when her parents decided that the drawings on the wall had to...
