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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...
Conversations from Quarantine
Conversation from quarantine: My mother, canoe expeditions and the inexplicable pull to water
Since quarantine began, I have been living at home with my parents in Maine. I remember missing them so much when I was at...
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Letter from my off-campus house
I never had a queen-size bed, and I did not think I would have one this soon. Whenever I would stay at a relative’s...
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Occidental’s theater department goes digital, taking the black box to the Zoom box
When Occidental’s new president Harry J. Elam Jr. announced July 15 that classes would be remote for the Fall 2020 semester, he said the...
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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...
