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Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch

Irene Jung - October 14, 2026

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

Shiah Versey - October 14, 2026

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

Vivian Pei - October 14, 2026

“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

Mira Wirk - October 14, 2026

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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Upcoming Lunar New Year festival offers opportunity for Asian communities to come together

Samuel Reed - February 9, 2022

Communities across the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year holiday that officially began Feb 1. Among these celebrations will be a Lunar New...

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Mr. Mario is the real life hero of the Childhood Development Center

Olivia Fishman - November 17, 2021

Every Wednesday, Mario Hidalgo ‘80 brings his spirit and his guitar to the college’s Childhood Development Center (CDC) on Gilman Road where he sings...

A Day in the Life

A day in the life of Larry Mendoza: ‘This guy just has a heart’

Meghan Dayton - November 17, 2021

In 1990, Larry Mendoza saw an advertisement for a carpenter and painter position within the Facilities department at Occidental College. He said he was...

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From classical to jazz, students and teachers share the joy of music in applied study lessons

Alex Lin - November 16, 2021

Every Thursday around noon, Eli Friedman (sophomore) walks into Booth 226, a room overlooking the Academic Quad on one end and Booth fountain, the...

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Out of the Closet thrift shops provide LGBTQ+ safe spaces, fund social services for HIV/AIDS

Jude George - November 10, 2021

With its bright pink exteriors and neon signage, Out of the Closet thrift shops attract customers with their flashy designs and campy aesthetics, but...

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