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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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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...
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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,...
