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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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From Chappell Roan to Blink-182, music motivates students in the gym
If there is one thing to notice when walking into a gym, aside from the sea of equipment and the crowds of sweaty athletes,...
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Mahjong Club provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture
Mahjong, the Chinese tile game from the 19th century, has made its way to campus. Kelly Shen (sophomore) and Alison Wong (senior) said they decided to...
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Feast Garden focuses on sustainability and community at Occidental
Tucked away on Occidental’s campus is an organic garden, a brood of chickens and a dedication to community and sustainability. This green space is...
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Artist of the Week: DJ Lexos shares their love for music
Alexis Chang (senior), widely known by students as “DJ Lexos,” was first introduced to the world of DJing during the 2020 global pandemic. A...
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Culture Column: Green Day nation has the smartest leaders
The parking lots of SoFi stadium were packed with cars Sept. 14 as nearly 70,000 people filed into the venue. Animated conversation hung in...
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Marketplace reduces, reuses, recycles
From the Solar Array on Mount Fiji to the missing trash cans at the Marketplace, Occidental's sustainability efforts are visible campus-wide. Isa Merel ‘23,...
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Which witches came to Oxy? Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Balitrónica Gómez bring two shows and ‘Zen the octopus’ to campus
A hand projected on a screen in Thorne Hall auditorium placed a black, cross-less rosary over two teddy bear keychains that were lying face-up,...
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Fantastiprov sparks creativity and community on campus
Fantastiprov is Occidental’s on-campus improv group, which allows students to tap into their improvisational skills through acting games and performances in a tight-knit and...
