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Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch
A book launch event was held at Oxy Arts Oct. 6 to celebrate the publication of “Why the Arts Matter,” written by Clair Morrissey, professor...
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Umi Hsu curates history of ‘struggle and joy’ at Oxy Arts
Curator and Former Occidental professor Umi Hsu gave a tour of the "Hold Each Other’s Hands: Trans Mutual Aid, 1966-1996" exhibition at Oxy Arts...
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Power’s revival of ‘Damn Yankees’ slated for Broadway
“Damn Yankees,” a musical slated for a Broadway revival Spring 2027, was co-written by playwright Doug Wright and Will Power, chair and professor of theater & performance...
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HERS ‘Ensemble in Cabaret’ celebrates female composers
Friday, Oct. 9, the faculty recital "A Cabaret by HERS: Music Ensemble" showcased female vocalists, composers, and instrumentalists with close ties to Los Angeles at...
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Senior comprehensive projects vary across departments, finding different ways to challenge students
In order to graduate, all Occidental students must complete a senior comprehensive project. According to Occidental's website, senior comprehensive projects, or comps, are examinations or projects...
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Pokémon Club: how a childhood video game became a thriving community at Occidental
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The origin story of one of Occidental’s newest clubs begins with a Zoom call for incoming swim and dive athletes, a painting of the original 151...
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Behind the Scenes: The Marketplace Tray Drop
At the Occidental Marketplace, used trays, dishes and excess food rotate around into the seeming abyss. Associate Director of Campus Dining Robert Starec said...
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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...
