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Student band Barstool Deskjob is ‘bigger than a genre’
Since their first year at Occidental, students Ben Rashleigh Torres (junior), Liam Williams (junior), Cate Norton (junior) and Abby (junior) have been in a...
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“The Christians” recasts popular understandings of faith
Occidental's theater department will showcase its production of “The Christians” Nov. 5-8 in Keck Theater with free tickets for students. According to director Laural Meade, resident professor...
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Congo Week spotlights DRC, market interrupted by filming on campus
Throughout the week of Oct. 18-24, student organizations at Occidental collaborated to host events in recognition of Congo Week. The week culminated in a fundraising event:...
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Library mural will honor generations of Latinx activism
The Latina/o & Latin American Studies (LLAS) Department and the Mary Norton Clapp Library are collaborating on a mural project led by LA-based mixed-media artist Marlené...
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After performing at The Hotel Cafe, Artist of the Week August James enters ‘next chapter’ of his music career
August James (senior) is a musician at Occidental who currently has just under 25,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and most recently performed at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood Oct....
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‘A very nuanced issue’: Chinese adoptees reflect on the end of international adoptions
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a press briefing Sept. 5 that China was terminating its international adoption program, halting all future adoptions including...
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Student body comes together for DJ performances at FallFest
Roughly 600 Occidental students flooded the upper soccer field Oct. 19 for FallFest, an annual concert that brings musicians to campus, according to KOXY...
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Herrick labyrinth provides students with a space of reflection and spiritual respite
For almost two decades, the canvas labyrinth in Herrick Interfaith Center has been a space for Occidental students to meditate, pray and focus on their spirituality....
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Project SAFE reached all over the Occidental community for Empowerment Week 2024
The quad was busy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 23 with over a dozen tables featuring information about sexual health and domestic...
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Artist of the Week: @animalsofoxy Instagram creates smiles among students through pet photos and campus cat sightings
Those missing a beloved pet and chronic scrollers alike may come across a few recurring posts on their Instagram feeds featuring dogs, cats, chickens...
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Artist of the Week: From behind the camera, Patio Production brings passion and creativity to life
Founded in the Spring of 2024, Patio Production is a student-run independent film company composed of six sophomores: Elliot Herzog, Ollie Yue, Mason Olson, Zinnia Estes,...
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Radical Self-Love Book Club provides a platform for marginalized voices to stretch and grow
Every Thursday at noon, a few students can be found gathering together with books in hand at the Emmons Wellness Center. They are meeting for Claudia...
