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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
Metal Gear: More than a summer fling
This summer I fell in love.There is a whole lot to love about the weird but thrilling “Metal Gear” games, and the Sept. 1...
Arts & Entertainment
Eagle Rock Music Fest takes a beat to remember its local roots
Every October, autumn announces its presence in Eagle Rock not with falling leaves or jack-o'-lanterns, but with the arrival of the Eagle Rock Music...
Arts & Entertainment
"Two Years" continues Rushdie's fantastical tradition
While LA may not have the literary pedigree of New York City, a famed novelist's appearance nevertheless attracts bibliophiles in droves. Most recently, a...
Arts & Entertainment
Block Party brings new, unusual brews to the boulevard
As of Aug. 28, students who frequent York Boulevard’s bar scene on Thursday nights have a new party to crash: Block Party. The new...
Arts & Entertainment
3D printing pushes artistic limits
The future of 3D printing lies in the potential for people to create. As the 3D printing process makes three dimensional, solid objects from...
Arts & Entertainment
Show within a show parodies and honors Broadway
"The Drowsy Chaperone" came to life on the Keck Theater stage April 17–19 and 24–26. The musical, directed by Theater Department Chair John Bouchard,...
Arts & Entertainment
A SoCal summer: where to find art, music
While there is never a shortage of things to do in Los Angeles, it is easy to get trapped within the "Oxy bubble" during...
Arts & Entertainment
Public House introduces innovative pub menu, cold brews
Inside the Eagle Rock Brewery Public House, tables full of 20-somethings sipped on beer and wine while sampling items from the restaurant's menu, which...
