Culture
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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
Students revive iconic "Vagina Monologues"
Alongside 11 other women onstage and with a near-packed Thorne Hall watching, Frankie Radogna (senior) prepared herself for her big scene in the "Vagina...
Arts & Entertainment
"Togetherness" brings Eagle Rock to HBO
Occidental's campus and its surrounding neighborhood frequently host film crews that turn the suburbs of Los Angeles into places ranging from Chicago ("Parenthood") to...
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Artists challenge traditional Islamic style, form
Since the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January, the media has been saturated with discussions about Islam's representation in popular culture. With a new exhibit...
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The social nature of gaming
This winter break, video games allowed me to spend time with friends from all over the world. Gaming is inherently social; through multi-player games...
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Unicycling, juggling provide creative outlets for Convy
Many on Occidental's campus may have witnessed one particular student juggling to his heart's content and unicycling through the Quad. Ian Convy, a first-year...
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Dining from dawn til dusk
Pop-up dining event makes brunch a culinary adventure Instead of my regular weekend dose of Marketplace tater tots and eggs, on Nov. 23 I was...
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Occidental musicians take on L.A. music scene
Under the dim light of Branca Patio, folksy septet Behon prepared for their Nov. 18 show. With the brass section, guitar, bass, drums and...
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'Anticipatio' invites active viewer participation
Visitors to the Weingart Gallery exhibit "Anticipatio" last month were first met with mysterious instructions: “For this exhibition, each participant presents one score for...
