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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Emmons offers a plethora of mental health services
According to their website, Emmons features several mental health services available to students, including drop-in chat spaces and group counseling services, which occur once...
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ORBS: Meditation, inclusivity and more for Occidental’s skating community
Occidental Roller Bladers & Skaters (ORBS), a student organization on campus, is often seen on the quad skating throughout the day. According to e-board...
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Paul Holdengräber makes people say something they’ve never said before
Paul Holdengräber was born in Texas, the son of Austrian immigrants who left their home country for Haiti in 1938. Though he is not a...
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Sunrise Oxy endorses Ysabel Jurado in upcoming City Council election
Sunrise Oxy, an on-campus climate action group, endorsed Ysabel Jurado, one of the eight candidates running for City Council District (CD) 14 in the...
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Annual spring Dance Production shows will have ‘lots of different vibes’
Occidental’s largest club, Dance Production (Dance Pro) is hosting its annual spring performance at Thorne Hall March 22 and 23. According to one of...
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First years prepare in the midst of writing portfolio season
March 1 is the due date for first-year students to submit their writing portfolios. The writing portfolio is a way for students to demonstrate...
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WiSTEM shakes up assumptions, offers supportive community
Upwards of 20 people, among them biology, kinesiology and computer science majors, sat in Johnson Hall as the Women in STEM club (WiSTEM) held...
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Julie Mehretu ‘redefines the boundaries of contemporary art’
Interviewer Paul Holdengräber spoke with distinguished painter Julie Mehretu in Choi Auditorium Feb. 21 as a part of Oxy Live!, a series of discussions...
