Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
2016
New Play Festival gives aspiring playwrights the opportunity to share their work
Author: Malcolm MacLeod Theater Professor Laural Meade sits alone in the lamdas of Occidental’s Keck Theater, watching a cast of student actors rehearse the play “Tell...
2016
Creators of Serial spill the beans on popular podcast
Author: Melina Devoney “This is a Global Tell Link prepaid call from Adnan Syed, an inmate at Maryland correctional facility … ” These words spoken by a...
2016
A less than powerful Puff delight
Author: Frida Gurewitz Looking back on my childhood, it seems like my entire life was colored pink, blue and green. I grew up watching “The Powerpuff...
2012
“The Master” mesmerizes with its multifaceted talent
Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza The newly released Paul Thomas Anderson film, "The Master," provides audience members with a chance to experience incredible acting, a well-written storyline, and...
2012
Exhibit investigates graphic design
Author: Elwyn Pratt From the advertisements that parade across our physical and digital landscapes, to the animation and typography necessary to making attractive newspapers, magazines and...
2012
RAWRecords provides space for students to produce music
Author: Emma Lodes During certain hours of the day, a small, discrete room in the basement of Booth Hall labeled "Room 105" explodes with sound. Open...
2013
Caltech-Occidental concert band features guest conductors, ensembles at winter concert
Author: Daphne Auza Carnegie Hall and the Great Wall of China are only some of the widely acclaimed venues in which the CalTech-Occidental Concert Band has...
2013
Mobile art studio encourages community participation
Author: Malcolm MacLeod A white van sat conspicuously in the quad on Thursday March 7 accompanied by loud music, glaring sunshine and paintbrushes. Two men sat...
