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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...
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‘The Tuba Thieves’ depicts ‘Deaf gain’
Occidental College hosted a screening of the 2023 film "The Tuba Thieves" Feb. 22. The screening, co-presented by Oxy Arts and Oxy Disabled Student Union, is...
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Author Tony Tulathimutte accepts rejection
Tony Tulathimutte visited Occidental for a reading and Q&A centered on his short story collection "Rejection," organized by the English department Feb. 28. The...
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Eric Garcetti speaks about ambassadorship and leading an ‘imperfect paradise’
Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles from 2013–2022, President Biden's Ambassador to India and a former professor at Occidental, spoke about international relations and...
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APIDAA’s fiery welcome to the Year of the Horse
Occidental College Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Association (APIDAA) hosted their annual Lunar New Year celebration Feb. 19. Dina’s Dumpling and Stop Bye Cafe food trucks accompanied...
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Kickin’ it inside the hacky sack circle
Huddled in circles on the Academic Quad, groups of students kick around hacky sacks, which according to Jojo McCabe (sophomore), are small woven balls...
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Oxy Law Society motions to train future lawyers
Occidental's Pre-Law Advising encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities that build communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills. They promote the Occidental Law Society club, or...
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Erica Garcia’s unique eyeshadow lights up the Marketplace
On the righthand side of the Marketplace checkout counters is Erica Garcia, wearing vibrant eyeshadow every weekday morning. Garcia said she started working at...
