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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,...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
Oxy Arts’ ‘The Iridescence of Knowing’ showcases Indigenous art forms
Oxy Arts, Occidental’s community art studio and gallery, opened its latest exhibition "The Iridescence of Knowing" Sept. 14. Artwork ranging from photographs to hand-drawn...
Culture
Review: A cool Hollywood Bowl night with Adam Schoenberg’s “Cool Cat”
Under the lights of the renowned Hollywood Bowl Sept. 12, the LA Philharmonic debuted Occidental music composition professor Adam Schoenberg’s “Cool Cat." Schoenberg said the work is a...
Culture
Occidental’s invasion of the cowboy boot
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Take a look at the current shoes of Occidental and even the most inept fashion observer will see that among the familiar and savvy collection of...
Culture
Student musician Lavender Lemonade debut album released Sept. 17
Jackson Lewellen (sophomore), under the artist name Lavender Lemonade, released his first album "Kill Me In Style" Sept. 17 after a number of EPs...
Arts & Entertainment
An ‘innovative visionary’ at Occidental: El Khoury’s exhibit
Occidental College will showcase Lebanese multimedia artist Tania El Khoury’s interactive art exhibition, “Cultural Exchange Rate” Sept. 12-15. The exhibit will conclude with El Khoury's Core...
Culture
Outside Occidental: “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” exhibit
The bright colors of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s paintings harmonize with the lingering melodies of Nat King Cole and Jay Z in The Grand LA’s new...
Culture
The fall of FallFest and the rise of Oxy’s music scene
On their way to musical success, artists like 070 Shake, Tierra Whack and Kehlani played at Occidental's FallFest. An annual tradition on campus, FallFest is a free event for Occidental...
Culture
Moxie at Oxy: Spring fashion on campus
Sit on the Quad for five minutes and you'll see plenty of Pinterest-worthy outfits. Students at Occidental can often be seen dressing to impress,...
