Culture
Culture
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...
Culture
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
“P.T.” fails to live up to franchise
Little was known about the next installment of the terrifying "Silent Hill" franchise until a playable trailer, simply named "P.T.," appeared on the PlayStation...
Arts & Entertainment
Eagle Rock Music Festival mixes big names, local bands
A family of five all dressed as Pikachu may seem out of the ordinary in any other context, but they fit in perfectly among...
Arts & Entertainment
Students flock to historic neighborhood bar
Many Occidental students who frequented The Hermosillo or The York last year can now be found packing into the small, dimly-lit space at Johnny's,...
Community News
Innovation Kitchen puts new spin on Panda Express favorites
Immediately before placing their order at the front of the ingredients bar, customers at Pasadena's new Panda Express "Innovation Kitchen" see a sign propped...
Arts & Entertainment
Thakker finds UEP, theater in Big Apple
Upon first glance, the only commonality between the Urban and Environmental Policy (UEP) and theater departments are the close vicinity of the two department...
Arts & Entertainment
Harder levels equals more fun
"We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because...
Arts & Entertainment
Local music festival to host Blacc
Aloe Blacc may not be a household name, but he certainly has a well-known voice. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter got his big break last...
Arts & Entertainment
Theater fellow performs ‘radiating’ musical act as alter ego
Jomama Jones walked confidently across the stage with the saxophone blaring, lights shining and crowd screaming. She wore full, natural hair, a blue glitter...
