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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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Late night Chair Stacker remains a mystery
It’s 10:45 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and the "Chair Stacker"* is visibly in motion. In late January, chairs stacked up on top of each...
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Orchestra’s First Annual Young Person’s Concert makes music accessible and family friendly
The Occidental Symphony Orchestra hosted their First Annual Young Person’s Concert Feb. 29 in Thorne Hall. Prior to the concert, the orchestra featured an...
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Student playwrights put queerness and friendship center stage
Occidental College hosted its 22nd annual New Play Festival Feb. 22–23 in Keck Theater, featuring four student-written plays. This year, the plays were “This...
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New Moses Sumney album experiments with form
Indie singer-songwriter Moses Sumney is releasing his lengthy sophomore album with an unconventional rollout. Instead of the typical double disk format, Sumney’s latest record...
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Students find solace and smiles in baking
Periodic Baking president Jillian Kuo (junior) said the Samuelson Alumni Center kitchen was "a whirlwind." A line of students formed at the sink, rolling...
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Poet Yosimar Reyes shares stories of joy within the immigrant experience
Students and local residents packed the performance space in the Oxy Arts building on York Boulevard Feb. 20 to hear stories from the nationally-acclaimed...
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Local theatre brings Godard back to the big screen
While streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon make classic movies easily accessible, they simply cannot recreate the power of a proper theater. Cinema’s greatest...
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Food sales allow for fundraising and cultural exchange
On weekdays during lunchtime, students often find the quad abuzz with various student organizations selling food outside the Marketplace. While student clubs are partially...
