Culture
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,...
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
Netflix debuts striking first original feature
Twelve dollars. Paper tickets. Popcorn, soda, synthetic butter concentrate. Well-worn carpeted floors, soundproof walls, a zit-speckled teenager in a polo shirt directing you to...
Community News
Rise and shine with 5:30 a.m. sober rave
By the time I arrived at my biology lab at 8:30 a.m. Thursday Oct. 8, I was already several hours into my day. I...
Culture
With fall's cool breeze, pumpkin spice lattes please
The signs of autumn have finally arrived in Los Angeles. From the brisk chill of 80-degree nights to the crunch of brown lawns underfoot,...
Arts & Entertainment
Arts Rising Stars
Just a month into their Occidental collegiate careers, first years have already created a buzz in the arts and entertainment scene. From dancing in...
Culture
The forgotten legacy of '808s and Heartbreak'
I remember the first time I heard Kanye West. I had just turned 12 and received a new iPod Nano for my birthday. One of...
Arts & Entertainment
From the Alps to Alaska: photos from geologic summers
Aidan Dougherty (junior) sat down on a mountainside this summer, took a bite of his sandwich and snapped a picture of the Alps with...
Community News
Sofar Sounds reimagines concert atmosphere
A small crowd of IPA-drinking, Stan Smith-wearing, tattooed millennials sprawled out on blankets on the rooftop patio of a secluded mansion to hear bands...
Arts & Entertainment
On-campus art walk livens a Friday evening
Students and community members perused student art displays while nibbling on Brie and grapes at the first Occidental art walk Friday. Tables touting the...
