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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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Stories from SpringFest 2019: Joey Bada$$, artisanal honey and moshpits
The crowd pulsated with anticipation as the smooth downbeats to the beginning of "ROCKABYE BABY" trickled in, signaling Joey Bada$$ was about to take the stage. Blue...
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SAGA’s “Lead-Up Week to Trans Day of Visibility” highlights and supports Occidental’s transgender student community
The Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) student organization hosted a “Lead-Up Week for Trans Day of Visibility” the week of March 25. SAGA, described...
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Chia Café Collective educates students on decolonizing their diet
Students gathered in Lower Herrick the evening of March 28 to learn about Native American food systems and cultures from Abe Sanchez and Craig...
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Lawless order in the shotgun safari
S. Craig Zahler’s films have the physicality and sensation of rock and roll meets rap music. Before he directed his first picture, "Bone Tomahawk," the 46-year-old...
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Dance Pro, at 71, shows no signs of slowing down
Occidental's Dance Production (Dance Pro) is a student-led club that choreographs, plans and performs an annual dance show, which took place March 22–23. This year's...
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Supporting the next generation of Eagle Rock’s artists
Eagle Rock High School (ERHS) seniors Kestrel Valdez, Johanna Pearson and Denise Meier did not shy away from confronting their audience with visually stimulating...
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The finesse kid grows up
I was scheduled to attend Florida rapper Kodak Black’s performance Feb. 8, 2018, at The Observatory in Santa Ana. After reviewing many contemporary talents, he...
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Open Mic showcases women of color during International Women’s Day
Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLICE) partnered with the International Programs Organization (IPO) and Latinx Student Union (LSU) to celebrate women of color...
