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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 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...
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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...
