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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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Rain, snow and fun: a look back at Oxy’s weather
Los Angeles is well-known as the land of sunshine for its beautiful weather year-round. With many students coming from climates of rain, snow and sleet, sunshine is...
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It’s complicated: mourning the loss of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld while recognizing his faults
World-renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away Feb. 19 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, at age 85. Of his many accomplishments throughout his historic career, Lagerfeld is most notably known...
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Student filmmakers share their work in 16th annual Oxy Film Festival
The 16th annual Oxy Film Festival took place Tuesday, Feb. 26 and showcased a variety of films, spanning from a digital film that sampled clips...
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Students advocate for alternative practices to fast fashion
As recently as two decades ago, seasons dictated everything in the fashion industry, and what was in a store stayed on the shelf for...
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Birds of Passage gestures toward tradition
The stereotypical novelties of the epic crime genre seek to outline lawless truths. The rise and fall of a charismatic figure detail the evolution of immoral...
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KOXY hosts first show of the semester featuring Crumb and Mamalarky
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KOXY hosted its first show of the spring semester Saturday, Feb. 23 on Thorne Patio. Two bands performed in the show; Mamalarky opening and Crumb following....
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“Dulces y Amargos Sueños”: Petrona de la Cruz Cruz’s transformation and healing through a one-woman performance
In the one-woman theatrical performance, "Dulces y Amargos Sueños" (Bittersweet Dreams), Petrona de la Cruz Cruz shares in vivid detail — at times gentle, harsh,...
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“Bravada Magenta” and discussions of patriarchy
A movie about the intersectionality of patriarchy and colonialism, Bocafloja’s film tackles difficult conversations concerning racialized masculinities. Occidental College’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) screened the...
