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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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‘Locked Down’ fails both as a pandemic time capsule and as a compelling drama
It is no surprise that director Doug Liman would try to make a star-studded heist film at the height of a deadly pandemic. Known...
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BSA prepares for virtual Apollo Night performances
After last year's show was canceled due to COVID-19, the Black Students Alliance’s (BSA) annual Apollo Night is set for Friday, Feb 26 at 5...
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Letter from my tiny college apartment
This year has been nothing short of too many cooks in the kitchen, and a laminate floor that constantly stains our feet no matter...
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Local artist Dorian Wood is a ‘vessel for change’
Dorian Wood was born in Echo Park and raised in NELA where they have spent the majority of their career working as a singer, composer,...
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Students and faculty find joy in Lunar New Year traditions despite pandemic restrictions
Lunar New Year is a widely celebrated holiday in several East and Southeast Asian cultures, marking the beginning of the new lunisolar calendar year, which began Feb. 12....
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Pixar’s ‘Soul’ transcends the cosmos to learn the meaning of life
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Pixar’s Chief Creative Director Pete Docter might not have thought that his midlife career crisis would find global resonance through prophetic animation. "Soul," released...
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First year weaves family narratives of Bosnian War in new non-fiction book
Ella Čolić (first year) released her first non-fiction novel, "Trees Without Roots," this past November, which centered around her family's experiences throughout the Bosnian...
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Filmmaker Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi kicks off this year’s Cinematheque series
For the first event of this year’s Cinematheque series, the Media Arts & Culture (MAC) department hosted artist and filmmaker Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, a filmmaker...
