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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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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...
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From farm to classroom: Occidental offers new food studies minor
While looking through course counts deciding which classes to take this semester, students may have noticed a new minor: food studies. The creation of the...
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Shopping local and giving back: an exploration of artists in Highland Park
York Boulevard is home to an array of charming boutiques, vintage shops and clothing stores, many of which display paintings, jewelry, garments and other...
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“This is for the queers” : Q&A with Are You The One Season Eight’s Jenna Brown ’16 on representation, romance and reality TV
Once upon a time, the pinnacle of reality dating television either featured women fighting other women for the pursuit of happiness with the “ultimate...
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Tarantino’s love letter to Old Hollywood
Painting a riveting tale of Hollywood in the late 1960s, Tarantino mixes fiction with reality in his latest masterpiece, "Once Upon a Time in...
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Oxy Arts kicks off “Breaking Bread in L.A.” with cultural exhibition
The Oxy Arts building on the corner of York Boulevard and Armadale Avenue bustled as approximately 400 visitors gathered Sept. 12 to experience a...
