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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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A return to noise with Ty Segall, live at the Teragram Ballroom
To anyone who has spent time on his Spotify page, Ty Segall looks about how you would expect — well-fed, serious and very friendly with his...
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Wanlass Artist in Residence EJ Hill teaches the art of learning
“Outside the Bounds: Wanlass Artist in Residence - Neutral and Authoritative Knowledge” is a a studio art class taught by this year’s Wanlass Artist...
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“Shang-Chi” shines as an authentic, cross-cultural success
Kathy Ou -
As a kid in China I went through childhood with Cinderella schoolbags, James P. Sullivan stickers and Mickey and Minnie Mouse pencil cases. I...
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Students conquer campus with creative commutes
Occupying 120 acres of land in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA), Occidental is deceptively challenging to get around with its infamous hill that divides lower...
A Day in the Life
A day in the life: On shift with the Marketplace’s Jenny Mendoza
11:30 a.m. On a typical day, Jenny Mendoza, known to students as simply "Jenny," arrives for a long shift at the Marketplace as a cashier....
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The many faces of mask fashion
Since masks are now an essential part of daily life, they provide new fashion and style opportunities, according to Mia Ellis (first year). Students...
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La Encina continues to capture the college’s student life despite the remote environment
La Encina, Occidental’s student-run yearbook, has not been immune to the challenges of a remote academic year, according to Liz Spiller (junior), the yearbook’s...
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The digital presence of LA art institutions transcends their physical space
LA museums and art organizations closed their doors March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they were not able to reopen for over a year, costing them...
