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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
Recent alum’s film Cha Cha Real Smooth shimmied at Sundance
The most recent film by Cooper Raiff '19, “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” premiered at the virtual Sundance Film Festival Jan. 23 and won the Audience Award: U.S....
Anti-Asian Texts Coverage
Jasper Lee ‘feels for people’ and his guitar strumming raises money for Stop AAPI Hate
After a text exchange between two Occidental students emerged Feb. 1 — one making a genocidal, racist statement toward Asian people and both blaming...
Culture
“Wherever we will to root” blooms at Oxy Arts
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Six paintings of vivid flowers, created using playful brushstrokes and occasional neon decorations, as well as two installations, are on display at Oxy Arts...
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life of Bookstore Manager Donna Huebner: ‘She’s not intimidating at all’
Some might think of the Occidental College bookstore as a quick stop for an Occidental sweatshirt or license frame; but for the manager of...
Arts & Entertainment
Recent alum’s film Cha Cha Real Smooth shimmied at Sundance
The most recent film by Cooper Raiff '19, “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” premiered at the virtual Sundance Film Festival Jan. 23 and won the...
Culture
LA Kobe Bryant murals paint legacy: ‘Like a superhero’
Over two years ago, on Jan. 26, 2020, a helicopter crash claimed the lives of nine people, including basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna...
Culture
Isabel Martinez’s artwork shows ‘importance of honoring our truth’ at Avenue 50 Studio
Adorning the walls of the Avenue 50 Studio in Highland Park are paintings that feature insects, animals and women in vivid colors, with mediums ranging from...
Culture
From special sunset-watching spots to a jump rope lover, stories of Valentine’s Day from The Occidental
Shreya Srinivasan (junior): Valentine’s in elementary school: my brother entertains my mother in bed while my father and I make pancakes in the kitchen. Dad...
