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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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Student delegates hone skills in Model UN club
The Occidental Model United Nations (MUN) club is taking center stage in the annual UN week at Occidental as an outlet for students looking to merge...
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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...
