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...

Podcasts digitize museum experience

Author: Shilpa Bhongir Once an institution characterized by the revival of the ancient or antique, the art museum is finally making its entrance into the digital...

Eagle Rock Music Festival brings community together

Author: Ella Fornari|Emily Bell|Ella Fornari|Emily Bell Colorado Boulevard was closed to traffic Saturday afternoon and late into the evening to accommodate the 14th Annual Eagle Rock Music...

Alums meld music and munchies

Author: Sarah Corsa Nothing makes a dorm room feel like a beachside resort quite like Tressy’s Banana-Lime Surprise and a reggae mix. This recipe/playlist combination is one of...

CommuniCon honors beloved show

Author: Ella Fornari   Pop Pop. 300 fans of NBC's Community squished into a multipurpose room at Los Angeles Community College this weekend for the world's first...

Warhol exhibit reveals different side of famed pop artist

Author: Damian Mendieta The Polaroid pictures on display at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex very well could be a collection of police mug shots, a display...

TeamSupreme hip-hop reverberates at the Echo

Author: Damian Mendieta A hurricane of unique sounds overwhelmed the jam-packed Echo nightclub last Tuesday as TeamSupreme took over the venue. TeamSupreme is an event where...

Lochte finds new way to entertain

Author: Noel Hemphill Ryan Lochte has added a new title to his long list of accomplishments: reality TV star. E! Network picked up filming the interview-challenged...

Eagle Rock Music Festival returns, controversy over reduced size

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Next Saturday Oct. 5, the Eagle Rock Music Festival (ERMF) is coming back to town, albeit with significantly fewer performers. The festival has...