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...
Arts & Entertainment
Modern cartoons tackle complex, mature themes
Author: Frida Gurewitz I’m an adult who likes cartoons. From this statement, one might imagine someone eating cereal and milk in front of the television on...
2015
Radio DJs find sound footing on KOXY’s platform
Author: William Stupp A spoken introduction tiptoes into the program's opening song. He seems to start speaking at the perfect moment. The clear yet mellow rhythm...
2015
Independent bookstores thrive in East LA
Author: Peter Johnson While reading days loom, the idea of picking up a book for pleasure feels like a pipe dream. With the end of the...
2016
La Luz and Death Valley Girls to play KOXY show
Author: Cory Lomberg KOXY's fourth event of the 2015–16 school year on Feb. 27 will feature performances by Seattle-based band La Luz and Burger Records’ Death...
2016
LA’s finest museums are cheap and within reach
Author: Paul Sirri On a tight college budget, it seems impossible to spend time off campus without breaking the bank. While restaurants, retail stores and movie...
2016
‘Measure’ actors reflect on acting process, Shakespeare
Author: Melina Devoney Four hundred years after Shakespeare's death, the echo of live piano and accordion in Keck Theater paired with elaborate cobblestone buildings, ostentatious Victorian...
2012
Art for the people at Cactus Gallery
Author: Emma Lodes Nestled among the shops and cafes of Eagle Rock Boulevard lies a unique and colorful oasis of art and artisan crafts that caters...
2012
LACMA’s ‘Standard’ showcases L.A. artist’s influence
Author: Damian Mendieta Gleaming under beams of light and handsomely contrasted against a spacious white backwall, Ed Ruscha’s work, spanning various mediums, provokes inquisitiveness and astonishment for all...
