Culture

Sanchez publishes fourth volume of Journal of Mexican Philosophy

Professor Robert Sanchez, Department Chair of philosophy, helped publish the fourth volume of the Journal of Mexican Philosophy (JMxP) Fall 2026. According to Sanchez, the journal was...

Planned Parenthood club fosters essential conversations

Occidental's Planned Parenthood Club is affiliated with the national organization of Planned Parenthood Generation Action which works to support college campus clubs partnered with local Planned...

Hoke wants us to ‘reconnect with our animal selves’

Henry Hoke, author of Occidental's 2026 Community Book "Open Throat," spoke in Thorne Hall Oct. 21. During the event, Hoke discussed the thought process behind the book...

Branca Institute hosts DJ Jessy Lanza

The John Branca Institute for Music welcomed recording artist Jessy Lanza to music professor Ramona Gonzalez’s “History of Electronic Dance Music” class for a performance and...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...