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Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch
A book launch event was held at Oxy Arts Oct. 6 to celebrate the publication of “Why the Arts Matter,” written by Clair Morrissey, professor...
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Umi Hsu curates history of ‘struggle and joy’ at Oxy Arts
Curator and Former Occidental professor Umi Hsu gave a tour of the "Hold Each Other’s Hands: Trans Mutual Aid, 1966-1996" exhibition at Oxy Arts...
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Power’s revival of ‘Damn Yankees’ slated for Broadway
“Damn Yankees,” a musical slated for a Broadway revival Spring 2027, was co-written by playwright Doug Wright and Will Power, chair and professor of theater & performance...
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HERS ‘Ensemble in Cabaret’ celebrates female composers
Friday, Oct. 9, the faculty recital "A Cabaret by HERS: Music Ensemble" showcased female vocalists, composers, and instrumentalists with close ties to Los Angeles at...
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‘A very nuanced issue’: Chinese adoptees reflect on the end of international adoptions
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a press briefing Sept. 5 that China was terminating its international adoption program, halting all future adoptions including...
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Student body comes together for DJ performances at FallFest
Roughly 600 Occidental students flooded the upper soccer field Oct. 19 for FallFest, an annual concert that brings musicians to campus, according to KOXY...
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Herrick labyrinth provides students with a space of reflection and spiritual respite
For almost two decades, the canvas labyrinth in Herrick Interfaith Center has been a space for Occidental students to meditate, pray and focus on their spirituality....
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Project SAFE reached all over the Occidental community for Empowerment Week 2024
The quad was busy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 23 with over a dozen tables featuring information about sexual health and domestic...
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Artist of the Week: @animalsofoxy Instagram creates smiles among students through pet photos and campus cat sightings
Those missing a beloved pet and chronic scrollers alike may come across a few recurring posts on their Instagram feeds featuring dogs, cats, chickens...
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Artist of the Week: From behind the camera, Patio Production brings passion and creativity to life
Founded in the Spring of 2024, Patio Production is a student-run independent film company composed of six sophomores: Elliot Herzog, Ollie Yue, Mason Olson, Zinnia Estes,...
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Radical Self-Love Book Club provides a platform for marginalized voices to stretch and grow
Every Thursday at noon, a few students can be found gathering together with books in hand at the Emmons Wellness Center. They are meeting for Claudia...
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Alex Holmes explores anxiety with senior thesis film, ‘Boiling Point’
Alex Holmes '24, who majored in Media Arts & Culture (MAC) at Occidental, recently had his senior thesis short film selected to be screened...
