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...
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
Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' combines fantastical, political
Known and defined by his detailed set designs adorned with early 20th century trinkets and taxidermies, Wes Anderson elevates his already distinctive style to...
Arts & Entertainment
Taking steps back in time, pushing education forward
Although supplies for a sufficient trans-era journey are hard to come by, the Time Travel Mart in Echo Park covers all one needs to...
Arts & Entertainment
New games brighten grim landscape
The last home console generation was the first to be in HD and the new technology allowed for more realistic designs. This renovation opened...
Arts & Entertainment
Lessons in gluttony and kimchi – ins and outs of Korean BBQ
All You Can Eat Korean Barbeque, otherwise known as A.Y.C.E., has become popular amongst non-Koreans for its indulgent, interactive food experience. The idea, nonexistent...
Arts & Entertainment
In time of drought, water themed art flows through campus
The Occidental College Studio Art Department is currently hosting Los Angeles-based artist Devon Tsuno. His show, "Watershed," demonstrates not only the artist's intimate relationship...
Arts & Entertainment
Underdogs stole show, broke boundaries at 86th Annual Academy Awards
Stranded in space, a scientist must scrape together means to survive from destroyed, orbiting satellite scraps. Kidnapped from his family and forced into slavery,...
Arts & Entertainment
Get twitchy with it in revolutionary collective gaming experience
What if 80,000 people played a video game, and they all shared one controller? Recently a user on Twitch.com, a website where users can...
Arts & Entertainment
Dr. Dog brings 12 years of albums, original sound to Observatory stage
Depending on the track, Dr. Dog's sound can span from baroque-pop, folk, soul or psychedelic rock. Since they began touring in 2002, the band...
