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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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APIDAA’s fiery welcome to the Year of the Horse
Occidental College Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Association (APIDAA) hosted their annual Lunar New Year celebration Feb. 19. Dina’s Dumpling and Stop Bye Cafe food trucks accompanied...
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Kickin’ it inside the hacky sack circle
Huddled in circles on the Academic Quad, groups of students kick around hacky sacks, which according to Jojo McCabe (sophomore), are small woven balls...
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Oxy Law Society motions to train future lawyers
Occidental's Pre-Law Advising encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities that build communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills. They promote the Occidental Law Society club, or...
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Erica Garcia’s unique eyeshadow lights up the Marketplace
On the righthand side of the Marketplace checkout counters is Erica Garcia, wearing vibrant eyeshadow every weekday morning. Garcia said she started working at...
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HIST 346 includes three-week trip to China
Professor and department chair of Asian Studies and Faculty Council President Alexander Day is teaching HIST 346: The Transformation of Rural and Urban China this semester...
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No-Sap Valentines put the power of the press in students’ hands
Hidden in the old wing of Occidental’s Mary Norton Clapp Library lies Occidental's Letterpress, The Lowercase Printshop, a studio decorated floor to ceiling with creative and...
