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‘American Immigrants’ brings freestyle storytelling to Keck
The improvised comedy show "American Immigrants" was performed at Keck Theater Sept. 25. The show was produced by comedians Vivek Venugopal and Anthony Veneziale, who create...
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TAFOC creates dedicated space for transgender students
The Trans Action Front of Occidental College (TAFOC) is a new club formed Fall 2026 to support the collective interests of transgender students at Occidental. According to...
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Nahuatl course teaches Mesoamerican language and thought
Department chair & professor of Latino/a & Latin American Studies Lisa Sousa teaches a course called "Nahuatl Language, Writing, and Culture." The course is cross...
Culture
‘Truth has always come first’: Brian Joseph speaks to survivors
Investigative journalist and author Brian Joseph spoke at the Seminar for Survivors event in Choi Auditorium Sept. 19. The event was hosted by Survivor Strategies and...
Arts & Entertainment
'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...
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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...
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Sometimes, you just need a hero
Last spring semester I received a D on an economics exam. My grades were hurting overall and I was having a tough time with...
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'Two Weird Plays' call for one huge laugh at Keck
The Occidental Theater department produces two one–act plays during two day showcase
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On–campus dinner gets fancy for a good cause
Donating to charity has never been easier or more fun. An alternative to a normal Saturday night dinner, Date Night Done Well, an on-campus...
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Holi dinner delights with spicy flavors, colorful setting
The sole palm tree and smog-fueled Los Angeles sunset glowing over Thorne patio were at odds with the scent of unfamiliar spices, brightly-colored saris...
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A new look at a classic hero
Very minor spoilers ahead; that said, everybody should see this movie. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is the next installment in Marvel Studio's "Avengers"...
