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...
2016
Floating Library drifts into Echo Park Lake
Author: Gregory Feiner Renting a paddleboat at the Echo Park Boathouse seems to be something that everyone always means to do, but never quite gets around...
2016
Independent music scene thrives at ‘Pehr’
Author: Griff Wynne Nights at Occidental make it seem like all of Los Angeles is either sleeping, disappointed at a party or cramming in the library....
2016
Springfest will showcase greater variety of performers
Author: Benj Salkind Los Angeles-based rapper Dom Kennedy will perform at Rush Gymnasium for this year’s highly-anticipated Springfest concert April 9. Occidental student John Drumright (junior)...
2016
LA culture shapes Occidental experience
Author: Keegan McChesney Dear Los Angeles, I love you, but I must go. It breaks my heart to say this, but the time has come for us to...
2012
Brand new Tango Club an “Oasis” from school stress
Author: Danielle Christopher As one of Occidental's newest clubs, Oasis Tango hopes to acquaint students with the unique dancing style of Argentinian Tango. With over 80...
2012
Typographer invites unique perspective
Author: Sarah Corsa College students are constantly reading books, surrounded by books, and immersing themselves in the ideas these books impart. But rarely do students consider...
2012
Lamar drops smart, memorable album
Author: Joe Siegal "Good kid, M.A.A.D. City," the major label debut from 25-year-old rapper Kendrick Lamar, is deservedly one of this year's most talked about releases....
2013
“Cards” signals new era in television
Author: Sarah Corsa Netflix’s new original series “House of Cards” may be a dangerous revolution in television, especially for college students eager for an excuse to...
