Culture

Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch

A book launch event was held at Oxy Arts Oct. 6 to celebrate the publication of “Why the Arts Matter,” written by Clair Morrissey, professor...

Umi Hsu curates history of ‘struggle and joy’ at Oxy Arts

Curator and Former Occidental professor Umi Hsu gave a tour of the "Hold Each Other’s Hands: Trans Mutual Aid, 1966-1996" exhibition at Oxy Arts...

Power’s revival of ‘Damn Yankees’ slated for Broadway

“Damn Yankees,” a musical slated for a Broadway revival Spring 2027, was co-written by playwright Doug Wright and Will Power, chair and professor of theater & performance...

HERS ‘Ensemble in Cabaret’ celebrates female composers

Friday, Oct. 9, the faculty recital "A Cabaret by HERS: Music Ensemble" showcased female vocalists, composers, and instrumentalists with close ties to Los Angeles at...

Fashion week puts patience to the test

Author: Ben Tuthill I have lost all of my patience in the past couple months. I don’t know if it’s just second semester of senior...

“The Fang” brings snark to campus

Author: Noel Hemphill Occidental's once-defunct subversive magazine "The Fang" is returning to campus to take a bite into the literary arts world. Under the guide of...

Weingart Gallery displays talents of Occidental faculty

Author: Lena Smith The background noise is the first obvious aspect of the art show currently on display in Weingart. Sound emanates from a collection of...

Rewarming ‘Heat’, two decades after its release

Author: Will Westwater The fervor over "Grand Theft Auto Five" (GTAV) has calmed down and gamers are finally getting sleep. Most of GTAV is set in...

Student interns bring new film to campus with screening of ‘Motel Life’

Author: Charlotte Flight Occidental student interns are making an impact in the film world, partnering with independent production companies to learn about the filmmaking process. A...

The art of Lyke and war: Professor’s prints spark dialogue on drone ethics

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Known by students and faculty for her printmaking expertise, Professor Linda Lyke's most recent work aims to foster discussion about one of the...

Ukeleles, songstresses, dancers descend on Thorne Hall for Apollo Night

Author: Clark Scally Apollo Night, Occidental's annual talent show, filled Thorne Hall with cheering crowds and 15 different musical acts on Friday night. Most of the...

Facebook pumps big bucks into Oculus venture

Author: Will Westwater Facebook announced on March 25 that they are acquiring Oculus Virtual Reality Inc. in the second quarter of the fiscal year. The partnership...