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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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Alex Holmes explores anxiety with senior thesis film, ‘Boiling Point’
Alex Holmes '24, who majored in Media Arts & Culture (MAC) at Occidental, recently had his senior thesis short film selected to be screened...
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Student-run production of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” is a love letter to outdoor theater
For one night only, a student-run production of Shakespeare's “A Midsummer's Night Dream” graced the stage of the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater Oct. 5. Theater...
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2 Paws Up: An inside look at Occidental’s only sketch comedy team
Run by co-presidents Sammy Levy (senior) and Skye Borch (sophomore), 2 Paws Up is Occidental's sketch comedy team. Sketch comedy is defined as short comedic scenes...
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Artist of the Week: Sophie Weil brings musicians to life in her concert photos
Sophie Weil (senior) is using her passions in photography to build connections and make a name for herself. A Media Arts and Culture (MAC)...
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From Chappell Roan to Blink-182, music motivates students in the gym
If there is one thing to notice when walking into a gym, aside from the sea of equipment and the crowds of sweaty athletes,...
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Mahjong Club provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture
Mahjong, the Chinese tile game from the 19th century, has made its way to campus. Kelly Shen (sophomore) and Alison Wong (senior) said they decided to...
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Feast Garden focuses on sustainability and community at Occidental
Tucked away on Occidental’s campus is an organic garden, a brood of chickens and a dedication to community and sustainability. This green space is...
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Artist of the Week: DJ Lexos shares their love for music
Alexis Chang (senior), widely known by students as “DJ Lexos,” was first introduced to the world of DJing during the 2020 global pandemic. A...
