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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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Ye Old Market brings axes and dancing to the Academic Quad
Occidental Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) brought students back in time Oct. 24 on the Academic Quad with the Old Market. Occidental’s own...
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Music Appreciation: Rock ‘n’ roll will never die, even when its icons do
The weekend of Oct. 16–18, two major rock legends died: Ace Frehley, lead guitarist and founding member of the glam-rock band KISS, and Sam Rivers, bassist of the nu metal...
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Artist of the week Yolitztli Torres shows love through her artwork
Yolitztli Torres (junior) started drawing when she was a toddler, but she said she started taking painting seriously when she attended an arts high...
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Artist of the week Avery Dauer brings ‘new perspective’ to LA comedy
Avery Dauer (sophomore) has amassed over 6,000 followers on his comedy Instagram account, @averydauercomedy, in addition to over 7,000 subscribers on his comedy YouTube...
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‘Crafting in the Garden’ reveals the healing power of nature
Occidental College’s Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) Garden, alongside environmental creative and activist Leah Thomas hosted a “Crafting in the Garden” event Oct. 4. The...
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The Yes Men bring humor and wisdom to Occidental
“The Yes Men” came to Choi Auditorium Oct. 2, screening their 2009 film "The Yes Men Fix the World." The pair consists of Andy...
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The Oxy Forum invites political discourse among students
The Oxy Forum is Occidental's new student-written and student-run political opinion journal. Oliver Lee* (senior) said he formed The Oxy Forum after returning from working...
