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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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Prof. Hossain’s short film The Thin Orange Line gained new life at Beyond Fest after 15 years
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Media Arts & Culture (MAC) professor Aleem Hossain’s short film — the gritty, witty cop movie "The Thin Orange Line" — found new life...
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Bike Share’s spokespeople talk cycling
Every Friday and Monday afternoon, Bike Share members can be found set up on Occidental's Academic Quad as music blares and tools lie scattered on the...
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Roy Choi and panelists ignite food for thought
Chef Roy Choi, owner of Kogi; Olympia Auset, entrepreneur and SÜPRMARKT owner; and Duane Earle, owner of Earle’s on Crenshaw, sat with their friends...
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Polo G pops out at The Novo
20-year-old rapper Polo G concluded his “Die a Legend” tour at The Novo Sept. 24. The Chicago native spent the last month traveling across...
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At “Protecting Ibasho” talk, professor discusses nuances of gentrification in Little Tokyo
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Jonathan Jae-an Crisman, assistant professor of Public & Applied Humanities at the University of Arizona, spoke about the historical progression of cultural gentrification and...
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Ghosts pop off at Bitter Party Performance
Bitter Party, an LA-based ghost-pop band, performed music and read excerpts from their book, “Ghost Pop,” in collaboration with food artist Genevieve Erin O'Brien...
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An Enlightenmint: yerba mate’s new form as a campus energy drink
At any given time of day, yellow cans and bottles of Yerba Mate accompany Occidental students to and from their daily activities. Its bright colors...
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Oxy Arts hosts Afro-Brazilian drumming, dance and culinary workshop
Students from Occidental and residents from the surrounding area gathered at the Oxy Arts building on York Boulevard to enjoy an Afro-Brazilian Drumming, Dance...
