Culture
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...
Culture
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...
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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...
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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...
2013
“War/Photography” at Annenberg
Author: Drew Jaffe The advent of photography in the mid-19th century ushered in a new age of expression with startling ramifications. Moments that could previously only...
2013
Top six rule-breakers in today’s fashion world
Author: Ben Tuthill Fashion is all about rules. There are two types of people who can break those rules: celebrities and young people (sorry artists;...
2013
Aoki’s Hollywood club keeps it real, no fake ID needed
Author: Halley Crane The pulse of the bass ascends the dark stairway leading up to a packed venue. A crowd gathers every night at Dim Mak...
2013
‘American Promise’ provokes discussion about race, class and gender in education
Author: Haley Gray Inspired by Michael Apted’s 7 Up series, lawyer turned film-maker Michele Stephenson and her husband Joe Brewster began the project of documenting their...
2013
Zweets satiates Eagle Rock’s sweet tooth with rare candies
Author: Manna Selassie The Zweets Station on the corner of Eagle Rock Boulevard and Westdale Avenue transports its guests into a wonderland of vibrant colors and...
2014
Tuning in with KOXY’s key players
Author: Jeremy Childs They are the unsung heroes of KOXY radio: the playlist crafters, the mix masters, the tastemakers of Occidental. They are the KOXY DJs....
2014
Parkour making great leaps to land spot as popular hobby
Author: Olivia Landon Sweaty and laughing, with hands callused from colliding with stucco walls and concrete slabs, undeclared Brandon Rodrigues (first-year) stands by the Gilman Fountain....
2014
Cooler heats up with Hyper Xpressions showcase
Author: Noel Hemphill Whoops, whistles and wows were frequent during the packed performances of Hyper Xpression's dance showcase last Thursday night. The blossoming dance troupe of...
