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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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“The Traitor” is a different kind of Mafia movie
In Martin Scorsese’s gangster film “Goodfellas,” Robert De Niro famously delivers the line “You learned the two greatest things in life: never rat on...
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“Chockablock” student exhibit opens in Weingart as remodeling plans threaten to remove gallery space
Nestled into the galleries located in the Weingart Center for Liberal Arts are 75 works of art, ranging from large sculptures to delicate prints....
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Planned Parenthood Club hosts events for sex positivity week
In hopes of ameliorating the stigma around sex, Occidental's Planned Parenthood Club aims to create a safe space for students to express their sexuality...
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Professor Schoenberg presents concerto on climate change during UN week
Students and staff gathered in Booth Hall to hear music professor Adam Schoenberg talk about his percussion concerto "Losing Earth" on the first day...
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‘1917’ turns war movie into a single-shot stunt
As the final film to slip into contention for the Academy Award for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars, Sam Mendes’ “1917” provided the...
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FEAST campaign aims to expand garden following 10th anniversary
In 2019, the Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) Garden celebrated its 10th birthday. FEAST’s first harvest from the Bruce Steele Garden was August...
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Opera partners with Glee Club for double-feature performance
The Pacific Opera Project, a professional performing group that aims to bring accessible and affordable opera to the LA area, stood side by side...
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Abhi the Nomad headlines KOXY concert
Colored lights and projections illuminated the Tiger Cooler, where KOXY — Occidental’s student-run radio station — hosted its first concert of the Spring 2020...
