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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...
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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...
Arts & Entertainment
Podcast finds humor in adulthood
Out of all the media I consume, the most consistently enjoyable production has to be "The Comedy Button" podcast. Unscripted, hilarious, and definitely not...
Arts & Entertainment
Tea shop provides quality, convenience in Eagle Rock
As a boba enthusiast, I have always had to travel at least 15 minutes to find decent boba. So when I heard that a...
Arts & Entertainment
New comedy sketch shakes up CatAList lineup
CatAList's new all-female biweekly sketch series, "Dirty Shirley," is a show ripe for comparison: the casts of “Bridesmaids,” “Girls,” “Broad City” and the women...
Arts & Entertainment
World War II veteran reflects on time at Oxy
Alvin H. Thompson ‘49 first walked onto Occidental’s quad in the fall of 1945, after surviving bomb raids and artillery fire during two years...
Arts & Entertainment
'Halo: TMCC' dismays fans with bugs
I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed. "Halo: The Master Chief Collection (TMCC)" was one of the games I anticipated most this holiday season, and...
Arts & Entertainment
RAW Records gives student musicians a helping hand
With a campus located in the heart of the entertainment industry, it is no surprise that Occidental hosts a variety of student musical groups...
Arts & Entertainment
Student actors explore meaning of 'Refuge'
On Friday night, students, parents and community members alike swarmed Keck Theater for the second night of "Refuge," a play directed by Culley Guest...
Arts & Entertainment
Pasadena theater troupe rejuvenates Wilde play
In a satirical exposition of high-society England, the artists at A Noise Within Playhouse brought to life the buffoonery of a tangled love story...
