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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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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...
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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...
