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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
Fantastiprov builds on funny foundation
There was standing room only in the Green Bean last Thursday night, as comedy fans and coffee drinkers packed in eagerly. The furniture was...
Arts & Entertainment
Film series showcases Middle Eastern conflict
As a busy Monday faded into evening on Occidental's sleepy campus, Choi Auditorium was still wide awake with the buzz of students, faculty and...
Arts & Entertainment
‘Smash Bros.’ proves Super
Three years ago, at the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Nintendo announced the release of "Super Smash Bros." for their still-new Nintendo 3DS. I...
Arts & Entertainment
Clue in: it was GameHäus Cafe, in Glendale, with the coffee
The unimpressive exterior of GameHäus Cafe in Glendale disguises a hidden gem: a warm and welcoming oasis stocked with a profusion of food and...
Arts & Entertainment
Britten's historic quartet revived in Thorne
Music has the ability to stir up nostalgia and emotion while overcoming barriers such as time and place. Pittance Chamber Music and The Lyris...
Arts & Entertainment
Metzler combines art, social justice post-grad
For most Occidental seniors, finishing their senior comprehensive project marks the end of a busy year. For Art History and Visual Arts major Ryan...
Arts & Entertainment
'The Drop' entertains, refreshes tired storylines
Director Michaël R. Roskam's latest film, "The Drop," featuring James Gandolfini and Tom Hardy, may seem like the stereotypical Brooklyn mob crime thriller, complete...
Arts & Entertainment
Hype and reality do not match up
What have we learned from this overhyped release?
