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...

Tinashe scheduled to headline SpringFest, Rachel West to open

Author: Jane Drinkard Singer/Songwriter Tinashe will perform at the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater (Greek Bowl) for the annual SpringFest concert April 4, making her the first...

Food trucks, vendors roll into bowling alley parking lot

Author: Lena Smith Pedestrians walking along Eagle Rock Boulevard Monday night likely noticed the smell of frying oil, warm cheese and curry wafting from the parking...

Public House introduces innovative pub menu, cold brews

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Inside the Eagle Rock Brewery Public House, tables full of 20-somethings sipped on beer and wine while sampling items from the restaurant's menu,...

Rodriguez’ ‘It’s Okay’ wins study abroad film fest

Author: Andrea Tuemmler The montage at the beginning of Kyle Rodriguez's (senior) film "It's Okay" condenses a semester's worth of hiking, kayaking, alpaca petting, exploring...

Stan Lee’s Comikaze draws big name, devoted fans

Author: Frida Gurewitz Seeing a Deadpool walking around with a little girl dressed as Princess Sophia might seem strange on a normal day — but at...

The song of the year is ‘Untitled’

Author: Benj Salkind As 2014 came to an end and the final "Colbert Report" aired, Kendrick Lamar humbly took to the stage to send off the...

Apollo Night Shines: poetry, jump rope, Britney Spears take top three spots

Author: Sydney Hemmendinger The stump was back and ready to be rubbed Feb. 26 as Apollo Night returned triumphantly to a packed Thorne Hall. The Black...

Menstruation destigmatized at period party

Author: Aria Bryan   After a week of tampon selfies and ovulation education for fraternity members, co-presidents of Planned Parenthood Club Alexis Morse (sophomore) and Chase McCain...