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TSU smoothes transition for transfer students
Paul Diamond (senior) said he and Steven Garcia (senior), co-presidents of the Transfer Student Union (TSU), were roommates living in a transfer suite in Norris...
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Friezer photography showcases NELA history
The Joe and Henk Friezer Photography Negatives came to Occidental’s Special Collections in 2015. “One Step Beyond,” an exhibit which opened Sept. 10 in the...
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Collaboration fuels innovative Marketplace menu
Asuzena Bravo, Marketplace sous chef, supervises the cooks and develops the five-week menu rotation. Bravo said she has been working with Campus Dining at Occidental...
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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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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)...
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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...
