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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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Dance Pro steps towards annual showcase
The 2026 Dance Pro showcase will features 15 dance performances in hip-hop, heels, tap, Tahitian and other styles. According to club co-president and choreographer Charlotte...
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Apollo Night: A celebration of Black culture, talent and joy
Apollo Night, the yearly talent show hosted in celebration of Black History Month, took place Feb. 27 at Thorne Hall. Organized by the Black...
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New Works Festival spotlights ‘the originating artist’
For 26 years, the Occidental New Works Festival has paired student playwrights with LA performers, student actors and professional guest directors. Performed at Keck Theater Feb....
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Dexter Story encourages students to open themselves to music
Dexter Story, ethnomusicologist, composer and producer, gave a guest lecture in Choi Auditorium to Assistant Professor Ramona Gonzalez’s class MUSC105: Topics in American Music Feb. 26. Gonzalez said while...
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Slamdance Festival provides hands-on industry experience for students and alumni
The annual Slamdance Film Festival concluded its 31st year Feb. 25, with past and present Occidental students helping to manage production needs for the...
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‘The Tuba Thieves’ depicts ‘Deaf gain’
Occidental College hosted a screening of the 2023 film "The Tuba Thieves" Feb. 22. The screening, co-presented by Oxy Arts and Oxy Disabled Student Union, is...
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Author Tony Tulathimutte accepts rejection
Tony Tulathimutte visited Occidental for a reading and Q&A centered on his short story collection "Rejection," organized by the English department Feb. 28. The...
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Eric Garcetti speaks about ambassadorship and leading an ‘imperfect paradise’
Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles from 2013–2022, President Biden's Ambassador to India and a former professor at Occidental, spoke about international relations and...
