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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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Project SAFE reached all over the Occidental community for Empowerment Week 2024
The quad was busy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 23 with over a dozen tables featuring information about sexual health and domestic...
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Artist of the Week: @animalsofoxy Instagram creates smiles among students through pet photos and campus cat sightings
Those missing a beloved pet and chronic scrollers alike may come across a few recurring posts on their Instagram feeds featuring dogs, cats, chickens...
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Artist of the Week: From behind the camera, Patio Production brings passion and creativity to life
Founded in the Spring of 2024, Patio Production is a student-run independent film company composed of six sophomores: Elliot Herzog, Ollie Yue, Mason Olson, Zinnia Estes,...
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Radical Self-Love Book Club provides a platform for marginalized voices to stretch and grow
Every Thursday at noon, a few students can be found gathering together with books in hand at the Emmons Wellness Center. They are meeting for Claudia...
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Alex Holmes explores anxiety with senior thesis film, ‘Boiling Point’
Alex Holmes '24, who majored in Media Arts & Culture (MAC) at Occidental, recently had his senior thesis short film selected to be screened...
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Student-run production of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” is a love letter to outdoor theater
For one night only, a student-run production of Shakespeare's “A Midsummer's Night Dream” graced the stage of the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater Oct. 5. Theater...
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2 Paws Up: An inside look at Occidental’s only sketch comedy team
Run by co-presidents Sammy Levy (senior) and Skye Borch (sophomore), 2 Paws Up is Occidental's sketch comedy team. Sketch comedy is defined as short comedic scenes...
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Artist of the Week: Sophie Weil brings musicians to life in her concert photos
Sophie Weil (senior) is using her passions in photography to build connections and make a name for herself. A Media Arts and Culture (MAC)...
