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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,...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Arts & Entertainment
Independent bookstores thrive in East LA
While reading days loom, the idea of picking up a book for pleasure feels like a pipe dream. With the end of the semester...
Arts & Entertainment
Tiny Studio Concerts debut on livestream
Four musicians, their instruments, amplifiers and a veritable jungle of monitoring, lighting and recording equipment are crammed into a repurposed office in the Academic...
Culture
subRosa workshops delve into feminism
Los Angeles is an ideal place for artists, as there is never a shortage of inspiration. However, the city still has a long way...
Culture
Zweet Café provides warm, homey study environment
For Zweet Café to call itself a “special coffee boutique” on its website comes across as somewhat haughty — but nevertheless well-deserved. The coffee boutique...
Culture
A new breed of Disney princess: General Leia
As little kids, my brother and I used to run up to automatic sliding doors and pretend to use the force to open them....
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Beat Lab offers interactive academy for electronic musicians
Upon entering Beat Lab Academy, visitors are drawn to a table covered in gadgets that bare a striking resemblance to video game controllers. Beat...
Culture
Luke becomes Vaughn on "It's Complicated"
Whether he was overheard singing in the Chilcott showers last year or caught harmonizing at the last Cadence performance, Alton Luke’s (sophomore) melodic singing...
Arts & Entertainment
Weingart exhibit confronts sexual assault on campuses
Books of feminist theory are strewn around a round table and evocative photographs of two women wearing nothing but blankets and boots hang along...
