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,...

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...

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...

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...

Students help create giant art installation as KNITTING NATION floods campus

Author: Rachel Stober KNITTING NATION hits Occidental // !function(a){var b="embedly-platform",c="script";if(!a.getElementById(b)){var d=a.createElement(c);d.id=b,d.src=("https:"===document.location.protocol?"https":"http")+"://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js";var e=document.getElementsByTagName(c);e.parentNode.insertBefore(d,e)}}(document); // The bell tower chimes as students hurry to class Wednesday, Nov. 6. But even the...

Wild night in the Glen sets new tone for semester

Author: Lena Smith KOXY and ArtLab, Occidental's student-run radio station and art club, respectively, tend to put on events or produce artwork individually, a trend among...

Lessons in gluttony and kimchi – ins and outs of Korean BBQ

Author: Earl Park All You Can Eat Korean Barbeque, otherwise known as A.Y.C.E., has become popular amongst non-Koreans for its indulgent, interactive food experience. The idea,...

Holi dinner delights with spicy flavors, colorful setting

Author: Lauren Rewers The sole palm tree and smog-fueled Los Angeles sunset glowing over Thorne patio were at odds with the scent of unfamiliar spices, brightly-colored...

Green Bean open mic offers stand up, singing

Author: Sarah Corsa Students gathered on Branca Patio under Los Angeles' starless sky Thursday night for a medley of student performances that included beatboxing, stand-up comedy,...

Clue in: it was GameHäus Cafe, in Glendale, with the coffee

Author: Brenna Reid The unimpressive exterior of GameHäus Cafe in Glendale disguises a hidden gem: a warm and welcoming oasis stocked with a profusion of food...

ODESZA DJ talks physics, Cheetos, EDM

Author: Macarena Blando Demarco Electronic DJ Duo ODESZA will bring their signature sound to Occidental as the headliners of the Fall Fest concert on Oct. 31....

World War II veteran reflects on time at Oxy

Author: Carmen Triola Alvin H. Thompson ‘49 first walked onto Occidental’s quad in the fall of 1945, after surviving bomb raids and artillery fire during two...