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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 Farewell” finds truth amidst the lie
Exploring the dichotomy between East and West, Lulu Wang composes a beautifully poignant and heartbreaking story rooted in complex family dynamics and rich tradition...
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Shia LaBeouf shines in autobiographical screenplay “Honey Boy”
Director Alma Har’el’s debut feature film “Honey Boy” was released by Amazon Studios Nov 8. The coming-of-age plot follows 22-year-old Otis as he looks...
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“Men on Boats” makes a splash at Keck Theater
Stage lights slowly illuminated Keck Theater at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, the opening night of the Occidental theater department's play "Men on Boats." Beneath...
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The origins of ¡Azúcar!, home of dance, culture and family
Xianna Ortiz (senior) founded ¡Azúcar!, Occidental’s Latinx dance group, in 2016, her first year at Occidental. Ortiz said she came to Occidental wanting a...
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Shirin Neshat’s “I Will Greet the Sun” captures audiences at The Broad
At the Broad’s new survey of the Iranian artist Shirin Neshat, images of resistance, faith and exile take center stage in a career-spanning exhibition....
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KOXY grows with new and old shows alike
KOXY, Occidental’s online radio station, is home to a variety of radio programming ranging from talk shows to live theatrical readings to music. With...
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“The Lighthouse” is mystery without meaning
Spoiler Alert: This article contains specific details of the film "The Lighthouse." Director Robert Eggers’ latest highbrow-horror film “The Lighthouse” is a frustrating watch. It...
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Haunted Library tour brings supernatural spooks to campus
As part of the CDLA (Center for Digital Liberal Arts) and Library Services’ Search Party program, the Haunted Library tour gave brave guests an inside look at...
