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Student band Barstool Deskjob is ‘bigger than a genre’
Since their first year at Occidental, students Ben Rashleigh Torres (junior), Liam Williams (junior), Cate Norton (junior) and Abby (junior) have been in a...
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“The Christians” recasts popular understandings of faith
Occidental's theater department will showcase its production of “The Christians” Nov. 5-8 in Keck Theater with free tickets for students. According to director Laural Meade, resident professor...
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Congo Week spotlights DRC, market interrupted by filming on campus
Throughout the week of Oct. 18-24, student organizations at Occidental collaborated to host events in recognition of Congo Week. The week culminated in a fundraising event:...
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Library mural will honor generations of Latinx activism
The Latina/o & Latin American Studies (LLAS) Department and the Mary Norton Clapp Library are collaborating on a mural project led by LA-based mixed-media artist Marlené...
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Will Mahony on his life as a content creator: ‘This is what I’m meant to do’
You might see Will Mahony (sophomore) on the Academic Quad or on your TikTok’s For You page. Mahony makes videos covering various subjects —...
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Descanso Gardens’ “Your (Un)natural Garden” demands participation
Descanso Gardens, a botanical garden that is a 15-minute drive from Occidental, is hosting “Your (Un)natural Garden," an exhibit that invites visitor to "please...
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“Voice a Wild Dream” features Asian American activism through art and media
Oxy Arts' newest exhibition, “Voice a Wild Dream: Moments in Asian American Art and Activism, 1968-2022," highlights works by Asian American artists and activists and...
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Rock climber, singer-songwriter Lillian Frances ‘15 is ‘true to the bone’ with passion
Audience members at a 2012 Green Bean open mic witnessed a sophomore singer-songwriter forget the lyrics to her own song and restart it five...
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Oxy Arts celebrates Filipino cultural traditions with ‘Pieces of the Past’
Oxy Arts invited Occidental and Eagle Rock community members to participate in a celebration of traditional Filipino cultural practices April 8. According to Director of...
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A day in the life of dance professor Francisco Martinez: ‘The sweetest man I’ve ever met’
Professor Francisco Martinez said he has taught ballet, modern dance and choreography at Occidental for over 20 years, working closely with student-led clubs like Dance...
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Occidental alum debuts film about power, liberation and Black vulnerability at Outfest Fusion
“These Hands Lay Open,” a short film by Occidental alum Tatiana Garnett ‘21, debuted April 9 at Outfest Fusion at Regal LA Live &...
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LOA self-defense workshops empower participants: ‘Giving people a sense of agency’
Occidental’s Love Ourselves Anonymous (LOA) club invited self-defense instructors Michelle Pereira-Henriquez and Magdalena Díaz from Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) Global to campus to teach a...
