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Morrissey and Sherman discuss the ‘value of art’ at book launch
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
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
“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
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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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...
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Letter from an almost graduate
In the wise words of Miley Cyrus, four years ago "I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan” ready...
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Dance Production continues legacy of excellence and inclusivity remotely
Occidental College’s Dance Production will host its annual performances 6 p.m. PDT April 16 and noon PDT April 17 via the streaming platform Promotix,...
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Letter from two homes I am about to leave
A 20-minute drive along California’s coast has become part of my regular Friday routine. My brother and I cruise along the empty Skyline Boulevard,...
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Class of 2024 concludes an unconventional first year online
Citing LA county guidance, Occidental has been in a remote learning structure for the entirety of the 2020-2021 academic school year. As a result,...
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Hollywood’s way or the highway: navigating Hollywood’s diversity problem
Hollywood’s diversity problem is not only Hollywood’s problem –– it is everyone’s problem. Film and television visualize our society as what it should be....
