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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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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...
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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...
