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...
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...
2012
Flying Lotus brings distinctive sound back to L.A.
Author: Joe Siegal Steven Ellison, aka Flying Lotus, one of Los Angeles' most influential music producers, celebrated the final stop on his United States tour at...
2012
Menswear: A Year in Review
Author: Ben Tuthill 2012 was menswear’s coming out year. I don’t mean that like coming out of the closet – though I sort of do (see...
2013
Art show captivates local cycling enthusiasts
Author: Alyssa Virker In celebration of the culture of cycling and its relationship to art, the opening night of the Occidental and North East Los Angeles...
2013
Laurie Pepper: A Taste of Musical Los Angeles in the ’60s
Author: Emma Lodes Sex, drugs and jazz: The defining elements of Laurie Pepper's early life swept up by the culture of arts and music in 1960s...
2013
Real life requires hard work, nice suit
Author: Ben Tuthill I’m going to buy a suit soon. I think I want an American one in soft grey but I have a friend...
2013
How to escape the concrete jungle: Discovering hikes close to Occidental’s campus
Author: Emma Lodes A cliff drops off into a vast desert while cerulean waves crash on black cliffs and white sand beaches. The forest floor is...
