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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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Oxy Arts food writing panel features LA Times writers and editors
Oxy Arts hosted an "Art of Food Writing" panel Oct. 9 as a part of their "Breaking Bread" series. Occidental students and members of...
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Behind Bars: Native Americans connect with their culture in prisons
Indigenous speakers representing the Tongva/Acjachemen, Hunkpapa, Oglala, Choctaw/Lakota and Itazipcho tribes came to Occidental to present a panel about Native Americans furthering their connection with their culture while in...
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MOCA’s “Open House” opens up on the role of museums
A smashed piano, a corner full of chocolate and two trenches in the desert make up the latest exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art...
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For Chai Chats hosts, home is where the tea is, and guests are invited to share a cup
Sisters Sumaya and Shada Abubaker shared tea, homemade cookies and memories of Yemen with 40 guests at their Chai Chat Oct. 8. The event was part...
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“Parasite” is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s newest film “Parasite” became the first movie since 2013 to win this year’s Cannes Film Festival top prize May 21 with a unanimous vote....
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KOXY hosts first concert of the semester with bands Kuromi and Girlpool
Occidental students gathered in front of Thorne Hall, where Occidental’s student-run radio, KOXY, hosted its first concert of the semester Oct. 4. The show started just...
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Tarot cards and crystal healing: Methods of self-reflection
Crystal healing and tarot cards have been used for centuries as methods of healing and self-reflection. In Highland Park and on Occidental's campus, members...
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The philosophy of Jenny Hval
The promise behind practice is that mastery is possible with enough repetition and effort. Habits form one layer above the hard work it took...
