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TSU smoothes transition for transfer students
Paul Diamond (senior) said he and Steven Garcia (senior), co-presidents of the Transfer Student Union (TSU), were roommates living in a transfer suite in Norris...
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Friezer photography showcases NELA history
The Joe and Henk Friezer Photography Negatives came to Occidental’s Special Collections in 2015. “One Step Beyond,” an exhibit which opened Sept. 10 in the...
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Collaboration fuels innovative Marketplace menu
Asuzena Bravo, Marketplace sous chef, supervises the cooks and develops the five-week menu rotation. Bravo said she has been working with Campus Dining at Occidental...
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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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Student artist Raina Pahade wants their art ‘to question expectations’
With its bright colors and ornamental details inspired by their Indian culture, Raina Pahade (junior) said their art is able to say things that...
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‘Yell whatever you want as loud as you can’ at a Soap Box Talk
Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) debuted their first-ever Soap Box Talk event Oct. 29. For the occasion, Occidental students gathered on the Academic...
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‘Everyone has their own way of experiencing’ Occidental’s LGBTQ+ exhibit
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, Special Collections and College Archives has a spotlight exhibit called "Honoring the LGBTQIA+ Community at Oxy." Talia Elfezouaty (sophomore) and...
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070 Shake and passionate student openers sparkle at FallFest
Occidental’s annual FallFest was held Oct. 22 in the Greek Bowl, featuring headliner 070 Shake. 070 Shake is a rapper and singer who has worked with artists...
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Jazz concert connects with the community and highlights faculty
The music department at Occidental hosted a jazz faculty recital to share new and original music on Oct. 21. The jazz concert was a collaborative effort by...
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‘Chosen’ documentary brings eyes to the story of David Kim, a CA-34th candidate
“Chosen” is a documentary featuring five Korean Americans, with varied backgrounds and beliefs, who ran for U.S. Congress in 2020. Before the 2020 election, only two Korean...
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Highland Park Independent Film Festival feels embraced by the community
The Highland Park Independent Film Festival (HPIFF) was in motion Oct. 7-8 at the Highland Theatre. The festival is an annual event that highlights independent...
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TikTok: Professor Jesse Mora’s way of connecting with students
It may seem like any other TikTok video selfie, but upon closer look, economics professor Jesse Mora captures a splashy memory. Jennifer Cano ‘22 said...
