Culture

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...

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...

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...

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...

Skid Row exhibit highlights LAPD mission

Author: Hannah Fishbein While Los Angeles is home to numerous art galleries and theater groups, few successfully merge theater, art and social activism like the Armory...

Concreat Promotes Change through Local Art and Food

Author: Danielle Christopher Friends of L.A.'s art and music scene got a taste of local organic food last Thursday at an event called Concreat. In the...

Dr. Kelema Lee Moses brings Hawaiian architecture and culture to Occidental College

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza Do you think President Barack Obama ever took the time to admire the architecture of his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii? Oxy students were...

Seasonal alternative to high fashion always in style

Author: Ben Tuthill This time of year sucks. It always does. I don’t know if I just get strained from being around the same people for...

New Play Festival

Author: Lena Smith Can you imagine seeing your writing performed on stage? How about by professional actors? In the 15th annual New Play Festival, sponsored by...

Ayana Mathis skyrockets to fame

Author: Jacob Surpin A little more than two months ago – this past January 7 – I was in New York, and I was sitting on...

Thatcher, Pulitzer embody conservative traditions

Author: Ben Tuthill There's a lot to be said about Margaret Thatcher, most of it political. I'm only allowed to write about the clothes, and though...

Legend of Korra

Author: Will Westwater Imagine a world where fire, water, earth and air can be manipulated by those gifted with the power of bending, and the avatar...