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Book Club reads outside an ‘academic context’
According to Book Club president Sage Dezerin (senior), around 20 dedicated members attend the club each week and around 50 more students signed up...
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Anahid Yahjian tells a story of hybridity through MAC residency
Occidental’s Media Arts & Culture (MAC) department welcomed this year’s Artist-in-Residence, filmmaker Anahid Yahjian ‘11, Sept. 8-11. The residency included three events: a film screening...
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UEP course ‘demystifies the chicken’
Fostering chickens is essential coursework for "Urban Sustainability: Raising Animals as a Part of Regenerative Agriculture," an Urban & Environmental Policy (UEP) course. According...
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RAINS affirms Indigenous and Native identities on campus
For Indigenous students at Occidental, Resilient Alliance of Indigenous and Native Students (RAINS) is working to create a dedicated space to explore cultural identity and foster...
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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...
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2020 Oscars Preview: who to watch and why
The 92nd Academy Awards is taking place Feb. 9 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. As much as it raises boos from some...
