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Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch
A book launch event was held at Oxy Arts Oct. 6 to celebrate the publication of “Why the Arts Matter,” written by Clair Morrissey, professor...
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Umi Hsu curates history of ‘struggle and joy’ at Oxy Arts
Curator and Former Occidental professor Umi Hsu gave a tour of the "Hold Each Other’s Hands: Trans Mutual Aid, 1966-1996" exhibition at Oxy Arts...
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Power’s revival of ‘Damn Yankees’ slated for Broadway
“Damn Yankees,” a musical slated for a Broadway revival Spring 2027, was co-written by playwright Doug Wright and Will Power, chair and professor of theater & performance...
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HERS ‘Ensemble in Cabaret’ celebrates female composers
Friday, Oct. 9, the faculty recital "A Cabaret by HERS: Music Ensemble" showcased female vocalists, composers, and instrumentalists with close ties to Los Angeles at...
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Emmy winner Joey Soloway visited Occidental
Director, writer and show creator Joey Soloway visited Occidental Oct. 27 for a Q&A session with Media Arts and Culture (MAC) professor Aleem Hossain. Soloway was...
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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...
