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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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New Wanlass Artist in Residence Shizu Saldamando discusses work, previews upcoming course at Occidental
During a public lecture in the Morrison Lounge, the 2019–2020 Oxy Arts Wanlass Artist in Residence, Shizu Saldamando, discussed her work and upcoming Fall 2019 course at Occidental College March...
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Study soundtrack: a compilation of student’s picks on a Friday afternoon
It's a Friday afternoon, and as much as you want the week of work to be over, it seems there is always one more...
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SJP hosts a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) workshop for the Occidental community
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) workshop in Fowler Hall March 7. Two members of SJP's executive...
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Codex Latinx explores indigenous resistance through art and poetry
Professor Lisa Sousa from the Latino/a and Latin American Studies Department hosted artist Sandy Rodriguez and poet Adolfo Guzman-Lopez for "Codex Latinx," an art display inspired by Aztec culture....
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Making sense of Solange
The opening shot of "When I Get Home," Solange Knowles’ new 33-minute-long music video, shows her reveling in an ecstasy that is never truly...
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Student-led Comparte now running English workshops at four locations in Los Angeles
When Claire Krelitz (senior) joined what would eventually become the Community Partnership for Education and Empowerment (Comparte) in Fall 2015, the group was just...
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Emmons hosts “Decolonize Your Body” event in an effort to support women of color on campus
Emmons Wellness Center hosted a "Decolonize Your Body" dance class Feb. 28 in the Bengal Room, a workshop tailored to support women of color on...
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Members of Occidental’s food community gather to provide inside view into food systems at Occidental
Representatives from various departments across Occidental gathered for a panel in Johnson Global Forum Feb. 28 to provide a more transparent view of how food systems...
