Culture

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...

“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...

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:...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

LA Phil internships introduced as gateway to music industry

As part of a new 10-week summer program, the Hollywood Bowl-Occidental College Internship program offers 10 internship opportunities for Occidental students to immerse themselves...

Sholeh Wolpé hopes to reframe the image of Iranians through her poetry

Oxy Arts hosted an evening of poetry with Sholeh Wolpé, Iranian-American poet, writer and librettist March 28. The evening featured readings from her own poetry...

First UN Global Dance Night brings peace through performance

Nine cultural dance performances by Occidental students and staff took the stage in the Dance Studio as part of the first United Nations Week...