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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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Staying for the summer: Undergraduate Research Center provides students and faculty with summer research opportunities
While most of the student body leaves campus after finishing spring semester finals, a handful stay on or near campus as part of the...
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Coming and going: Occidental professors share their sabbatical stories
Now and then, a favorite professor will seemingly vanish for a semester (or two). Often unknown by students, the realization of disappearance will hit...
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Armenian Students Association hosts week for commemoration of Armenian genocide
Occidental’s Armenian Students Association (ASA) hosted a series of events throughout the week of April 22 commemorating the Armenian Genocide that began 104 years ago. The series...
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Travis Scott steals other artists’ content (again)
Three Six Mafia founder DJ Paul is taking a stand against Travis Scott, rap’s stickiest-fingered superstar. The Blast reported April 23 that the Memphis born rapper-producer recently...
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Earth Month 2019: sustainability and environmental justice
Earth Month at Occidental highlighted the importance of environmental justice, sustainability and conservation through speakers and events on the quad. Beginning March 30 and...
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PULSE After Dark present their second visual album
“PULSE After Dark” showcased their second annual visual album in Choi Auditorium April 26. Maya Crawford (senior), co-president of PULSE, said the process of...
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Paradox of the nihilistic pop singer
When 17-year-old Violet Valenski looks straight into the camera and says, “I don’t believe in love, love’s not real,” I sink into my seat....
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Students for Justice in Palestine launch #OxyDivest campaign
The Occidental affiliate group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) launched their #OxyDivest campaign with the release of the "Oxy Divestment Handbook" April 12. The handbook outlines what...
