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Student band Barstool Deskjob is ‘bigger than a genre’
Since their first year at Occidental, students Ben Rashleigh Torres (junior), Liam Williams (junior), Cate Norton (junior) and Abby (junior) have been in a...
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“The Christians” recasts popular understandings of faith
Occidental's theater department will showcase its production of “The Christians” Nov. 5-8 in Keck Theater with free tickets for students. According to director Laural Meade, resident professor...
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Congo Week spotlights DRC, market interrupted by filming on campus
Throughout the week of Oct. 18-24, student organizations at Occidental collaborated to host events in recognition of Congo Week. The week culminated in a fundraising event:...
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Library mural will honor generations of Latinx activism
The Latina/o & Latin American Studies (LLAS) Department and the Mary Norton Clapp Library are collaborating on a mural project led by LA-based mixed-media artist Marlené...
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Artist of the week Avery Dauer brings ‘new perspective’ to LA comedy
Avery Dauer (sophomore) has amassed over 6,000 followers on his comedy Instagram account, @averydauercomedy, in addition to over 7,000 subscribers on his comedy YouTube...
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‘Crafting in the Garden’ reveals the healing power of nature
Occidental College’s Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) Garden, alongside environmental creative and activist Leah Thomas hosted a “Crafting in the Garden” event Oct. 4. The...
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The Yes Men bring humor and wisdom to Occidental
“The Yes Men” came to Choi Auditorium Oct. 2, screening their 2009 film "The Yes Men Fix the World." The pair consists of Andy...
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The Oxy Forum invites political discourse among students
The Oxy Forum is Occidental's new student-written and student-run political opinion journal. Oliver Lee* (senior) said he formed The Oxy Forum after returning from working...
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“What’s Going On” with Occidental’s Album Club
Starting fall 2022, Quentin Kemna (senior) said he trekked three times weekly to Occidental’s Greek Bowl, the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater. At dusk under...
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Music department to build much-needed practice rooms in lower Thorne
Occidental’s music department will be undergoing an expansion beginning Dec. 15 to construct more practice rooms. Booth Hall currently has six practice rooms available...
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Occidental’s Fiddle Club opens doors for aspiring musicians
Occidental’s Fiddle Club welcomes instruments including violins, guitars, banjos and has even used a traditional Irish bodhrán. The club accepts all levels of musicians...
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AI and art in college settings: Q&A with author Ted Chiang
Ahead of science fiction author Ted Chiang’s talk on generative AI and art, Black Studies professor Yumi Pak hosted a screening of “Arrival”, the...
