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...

Creators of Serial spill the beans on popular podcast

Author: Melina Devoney “This is a Global Tell Link prepaid call from Adnan Syed, an inmate at Maryland correctional facility … ” These words spoken by a...

A less than powerful Puff delight

Author: Frida Gurewitz Looking back on my childhood, it seems like my entire life was colored pink, blue and green. I grew up watching “The Powerpuff...

“The Master” mesmerizes with its multifaceted talent

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza The newly released Paul Thomas Anderson film, "The Master," provides audience members with a chance to experience incredible acting, a well-written storyline, and...

Exhibit investigates graphic design

Author: Elwyn Pratt From the advertisements that parade across our physical and digital landscapes, to the animation and typography necessary to making attractive newspapers, magazines and...

RAWRecords provides space for students to produce music

Author: Emma Lodes During certain hours of the day, a small, discrete room in the basement of Booth Hall labeled "Room 105" explodes with sound. Open...

Caltech-Occidental concert band features guest conductors, ensembles at winter concert

Author: Daphne Auza Carnegie Hall and the Great Wall of China are only some of the widely acclaimed venues in which the CalTech-Occidental Concert Band has...

Mobile art studio encourages community participation

Author: Malcolm MacLeod A white van sat conspicuously in the quad on Thursday March 7 accompanied by loud music, glaring sunshine and paintbrushes. Two men sat...

Mad Men premiere anticipates new twists

Author: Ella Fornari Dust off that felt fedora and get ready for some heavy office drinking because Mad Men is back, and it's just in time...