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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Fall production of ‘Poor Clare’ draws attention to social issues past and present
The Occidental Theater department held their fall production of “Poor Clare” for four days, Nov. 7-10, in Keck Theatre. The play is set in Assisi, Italy in...
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Despite club struggles, climbing remains a popular pastime at Occidental
The climbing community here at Occidental is going up, down, sideways and all over the wall. While students do climb on their own in...
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Latine Student Union hosts Día de los Muertos events
Following the end of Latine Heritage Month last week, Occidental's Latine Student Union (LSU) organized a week of events in collaboration with the Latino/a and...
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The Haunted Library tour brings Halloween spirit to campus
The scent of lavender drew library-goers into the mysterious Braun Room on the evening of Oct. 29. When students walked into the dimly lit...
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After performing at The Hotel Cafe, Artist of the Week August James enters ‘next chapter’ of his music career
August James (senior) is a musician at Occidental who currently has just under 25,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and most recently performed at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood Oct....
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‘A very nuanced issue’: Chinese adoptees reflect on the end of international adoptions
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a press briefing Sept. 5 that China was terminating its international adoption program, halting all future adoptions including...
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Student body comes together for DJ performances at FallFest
Roughly 600 Occidental students flooded the upper soccer field Oct. 19 for FallFest, an annual concert that brings musicians to campus, according to KOXY...
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Herrick labyrinth provides students with a space of reflection and spiritual respite
For almost two decades, the canvas labyrinth in Herrick Interfaith Center has been a space for Occidental students to meditate, pray and focus on their spirituality....
