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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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Oxy Arts transitions In Plain Sight exhibition and internships to remote setting
Oxy Arts and In Plain Sight — a coalition of 80 artists — opened the "WE LIVE! Memories of Resistance" art exhibition Sept. 14,...
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Occidental’s vibrant performing arts community continues to connect remotely
Occidental's arts community continues to offer opportunities despite classes moving online this semester. Dance Production (Dance Pro), PULSE and Glee Club are three clubs...
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Letter from my bed
A year ago, I stepped into my first year at Oxy, and I fell in love. I leapt into college life with as much...
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ICC adjusts events and programs for remote fall semester
The Intercultural Community Center (ICC) serves as a vital space on campus for support and relief for students who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, low-income...
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Letter from my not-home
I don’t have a childhood bedroom. Growing up, I moved too much to settle in one for longer than two or three years at...
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New website honors the spirit of “The Book Store”
Following the shutdown of Occidental’s campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Occidental’s theater department canceled performances of its spring show “The Book Store,” written...
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Letter from a small, red church
As part of The Occidental’s COVID-19 coverage, we are running a series titled “Letters from” written by staff writers, editors and Occidental students. These...
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Letter from my head
As part of The Occidental’s COVID-19 coverage, we are running a series titled “Letters from” written by staff writers, editors and Occidental students. These...
