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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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Kanye West lets go of the culture
For the last six years, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has been in a state of creative limbo. In 2016, the 42-year-old showed cracks of insecurity through his...
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With registration day knocking at your door, “taking Spanish is a no-brainer”
At Occidental College, in order to graduate, a student must reach 102-level proficiency in a language other than English, as per the college's core requirements. The...
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Stories behind a decade of The Green Bean Coffee Lounge
Greeted by shimmering streamers, a cow piñata and rainbow-colored balloons galore, students and faculty gathered Oct. 23 to celebrate the Green Bean Coffee Lounge's...
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From the green room: Tierra Whack on social media, The Human Centipede and sticking with it
Shortly after Tierra Whack arrived at Occidental Oct. 19, I sat down with her in my Marine Bio 101 lab room, which had been...
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Environmental activist Winona LaDuke shares a powerful message of hope
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences hosted environmental activist, author and politician Winona LaDuke Oct. 14. LaDuke, an economist and graduate of Harvard University,...
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Caroline Polachek debuts “Pang” at Zebulon
After a decade of collaborations and alter egos, singer-songwriter Caroline Polachek is primed for solo success. Her recently released debut album, titled “Pang,” filled...
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Ten years of Food Justice Month at Occidental
The quad buzzed with students collecting free succulents, snacking on honey sticks, grabbing fresh produce and petting farm animals as part of the Food...
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New conductor leads first orchestra concert of the year
Chris Kim, director of instrumental activities and conductor of Occidental’s Symphony Orchestra, conducted the orchestra’s first concert of the academic year Oct. 10 in Thorne...
