Culture
Culture
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...
Arts & Entertainment
Behind the Scenes: Putting the festival back in Spring Fest
This year’s Spring Fest which featured performances by student bands and headliner Hunny, was held on the Academic Quad April 8. The event was created...
Academic
Interested in…just about anything? Learn Arabic!
Interested in calligraphy, connecting with non-Western languages or adding a facet to your Diplomacy & World Affairs (DWA) major? Arabic professor Lina Kholaki said...
Culture
Occidental’s K-Tigers don’t need ‘permission to dance’
Between performing on the Academic Quad to songs like “OMG” by New Jeans and participating in off-campus events such as the showcase We Are Boba x BTS Army, chances...
Culture
Queer Formal returns with rain and flowers
Spring is here and this year it brings not only the unexpected April shower, but also gay flowers, according to the tagline of Queer...
Arts & Entertainment
‘Body Parts’ film screening pushes conversation on women in the entertainment industry
Content warning: This article contains discussions of sexual assault. The Occidental community held a screening of the film “Body Parts” in collaboration with the Critical...
Culture
When it comes to building community, CSSA has its head in the game
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) hosted a "League of Legends" competition with the Oxy Gaming Guild March 28. CSSA president Haowen Luo (senior) said...
Culture
New Boxing Club steps into the ring
Students at Occidental have a new opportunity to get involved in athletics with the creation of the school's new Boxing Club. Ethan Akimoto (sophomore) is...
Culture
Anxiety, excitement, seniors, are you ready to graduate?
As graduation approaches, many seniors find themselves reflecting on their plans for the future, the lessons that can be learned from the past and the...
