Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
