Culture
Culture
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,...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
2014
Dining from dawn til dusk
Author: Stephen Nemeth Pop-up dining event makes brunch a culinary adventure Instead of my regular weekend dose of Marketplace tater tots and eggs, on Nov. 23 I...
Arts & Entertainment
‘Settlers of Catan’ strengthens bonds then and now
Author: Will Westwater My high school classmates' senior years did not go as planned. Call it dumb luck or terrible mistakes, but many of my closest...
2015
Museums for Millennials
Author: Taylor Majewski In an attempt to reach the next generation of art enthusiasts, major art museums have begun using beacon technology, providing a second-screen experience...
2015
Show within a show parodies and honors Broadway
Author: Gregory Feiner "The Drowsy Chaperone" came to life on the Keck Theater stage April 17–19 and 24–26. The musical, directed by Theater Department Chair John...
2015
From the Alps to Alaska: photos from geologic summers
Author: Laura Scott Aidan Dougherty (junior) sat down on a mountainside this summer, took a bite of his sandwich and snapped a picture of the Alps...
2015
The best of Bond: theme songs that defined an era
Author: Rory Horne “Spectre,” the 24th movie in the iconic James Bond series, opens in U.S. theaters Friday. The film has already been a box office...
2016
Famous Japanese noodle house comes to Pasadena
Author: Frida Gurewitz Like late night study sessions and going to class in pajamas, ramen is essential to the college experience. Unfortunately, the sad, salty Styrofoam-ed...
2016
Attack of the red and black onesies
Author: Frida Gurewitz I’m not sure why it is, but people sure love their goofy ultra-violent psychopaths in red and black onesies. Ok, this statement needs...
