Culture
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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
Von Furstenberg celebrates femininity through dresses
"Feel like a woman, wear a dress!" Upon entering the historic May Company building on Wilshire Boulevard, guests see the above quote by American fashion...
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'Othello' successfully depicts controversial themes
One of the lesser-known perks of participating in theater at a small liberal arts school is that many times, rather than choosing talent to...
Arts & Entertainment
Passover brings students together
The first of the Four Questions, "But why is this night different from all other nights?" echoed through the discussions held by Occidental students...
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Gaming moving forward to go backward
“Xbox on,” I say as I walk into my room. My little box of joy illuminates its warm and bright X logo. I am...
Arts & Entertainment
Kweli rocks the Greek Bowl
In its first time as a true festival, SpringFest 2014 brought together the Occidental community during a period of low social activity at the...
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'Garuda' turns up nationally
Four months ago, economics major Aseem Mangaokar (junior) was simply DJing off-campus house parties at Occidental. He now flies around the country with co-DJ...
Arts & Entertainment
MAC comps highlight many aspects of film creation
Most students will conduct extensive research and write lengthy papers for their senior comprehensive projects. Media Arts and Culture (MAC) seniors do comps a...
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Cooler heats up with Hyper Xpressions showcase
Whoops, whistles and wows were frequent during the packed performances of Hyper Xpression's dance showcase last Thursday night. The blossoming dance troupe of 12...
