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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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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...
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The Bengal Bus gives students access to the greater LA community
The Bengal Bus is a student-run free shuttle program that takes Occidental students anywhere within a seven-mile radius of campus from 6 p.m. to...
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Occidental’s Black Men’s Forum builds camaraderie and professionalism
Since starting in Fall 2023, Occidental's Black Men's Forum is a student-led organization that has been hosting events for Black, male-identifying students, promoting community...
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“Where Sky Touches Water” presents Indigenous perspective on nature at Oxy Arts
Oxy Arts hosted the opening event of artist Mercedes Dorame’s exhibition “Where Sky Touches Water” Feb. 8. Students, community members and Dorame’s friends and family attended,...
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The New Works Festival is a ‘game changer’ for student playwrights
Occidental's annual New Works Festival will take place in the Keck Theater Feb. 24–25. According to an email sent by the Occidental College Theater Department, the...
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Los Hermanos Bros ‘bring the heat’ to Noche de Baile
Los Hermanos Bros performed at Thorne Hall on Feb. 2, 2024, for the Noche de Baile crowd — a biennial Latine Student Union (LSU)...
