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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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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...
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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....
