Culture
Culture
‘American Immigrants’ brings freestyle storytelling to Keck
The improvised comedy show "American Immigrants" was performed at Keck Theater Sept. 25. The show was produced by comedians Vivek Venugopal and Anthony Veneziale, who create...
Culture
TAFOC creates dedicated space for transgender students
The Trans Action Front of Occidental College (TAFOC) is a new club formed Fall 2026 to support the collective interests of transgender students at Occidental. According to...
Culture
Nahuatl course teaches Mesoamerican language and thought
Department chair & professor of Latino/a & Latin American Studies Lisa Sousa teaches a course called "Nahuatl Language, Writing, and Culture." The course is cross...
Culture
‘Truth has always come first’: Brian Joseph speaks to survivors
Investigative journalist and author Brian Joseph spoke at the Seminar for Survivors event in Choi Auditorium Sept. 19. The event was hosted by Survivor Strategies and...
2014
Students flock to historic neighborhood bar
Author: Hannah Teskey Many Occidental students who frequented The Hermosillo or The York last year can now be found packing into the small, dimly-lit space at...
2014
Student artist unveils installation in local gastropub
Author: Nina Greenebaum The exposed brick walls and naked light bulbs hanging from high ceilings of The York give the Highland Park bar a modern, minimalist...
Arts & Entertainment
The social nature of gaming
Author: Will Westwater This winter break, video games allowed me to spend time with friends from all over the world. Gaming is inherently social; through multi-player...
2015
co-LAb gallery showcases emerging local artists
Author: Taylor Majewski Along York Boulevard's bustling stretch of assorted storefronts and twinkle-lit eateries, there are two doors, freshly painted in vibrant pink and blue. The...
Arts & Entertainment
Personal relationships shine in “4000 Miles”
Author: Daniel Terner A cast of four Occidental students treated the crowd in Keck Theater Friday night to an excellent rendition of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize...
2015
Block Party brings new, unusual brews to the boulevard
Author: Emma Lodes As of Aug. 28, students who frequent York Boulevard’s bar scene on Thursday nights have a new party to crash: Block Party. The...
2015
Arts Rising Stars
Author: Lily Goldfarb Just a month into their Occidental collegiate careers, first years have already created a buzz in the arts and entertainment scene. From dancing...
2015
Bethke becomes Icetep behind soundboard
Author: Cory Lomberg What is Gabe Bethke listening to? For the senior American Studies major, there’s no short answer. He jumps from ‘80s thrash metal to...
