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Student band Barstool Deskjob is ‘bigger than a genre’
Since their first year at Occidental, students Ben Rashleigh Torres (junior), Liam Williams (junior), Cate Norton (junior) and Abby (junior) have been in a...
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“The Christians” recasts popular understandings of faith
Occidental's theater department will showcase its production of “The Christians” Nov. 5-8 in Keck Theater with free tickets for students. According to director Laural Meade, resident professor...
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Congo Week spotlights DRC, market interrupted by filming on campus
Throughout the week of Oct. 18-24, student organizations at Occidental collaborated to host events in recognition of Congo Week. The week culminated in a fundraising event:...
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Library mural will honor generations of Latinx activism
The Latina/o & Latin American Studies (LLAS) Department and the Mary Norton Clapp Library are collaborating on a mural project led by LA-based mixed-media artist Marlené...
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Slamdance Festival provides hands-on industry experience for students and alumni
The annual Slamdance Film Festival concluded its 31st year Feb. 25, with past and present Occidental students helping to manage production needs for the...
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‘The Tuba Thieves’ depicts ‘Deaf gain’
Occidental College hosted a screening of the 2023 film "The Tuba Thieves" Feb. 22. The screening, co-presented by Oxy Arts and Oxy Disabled Student Union, is...
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Author Tony Tulathimutte accepts rejection
Tony Tulathimutte visited Occidental for a reading and Q&A centered on his short story collection "Rejection," organized by the English department Feb. 28. The...
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Eric Garcetti speaks about ambassadorship and leading an ‘imperfect paradise’
Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles from 2013–2022, President Biden's Ambassador to India and a former professor at Occidental, spoke about international relations and...
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APIDAA’s fiery welcome to the Year of the Horse
Occidental College Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Association (APIDAA) hosted their annual Lunar New Year celebration Feb. 19. Dina’s Dumpling and Stop Bye Cafe food trucks accompanied...
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Kickin’ it inside the hacky sack circle
Huddled in circles on the Academic Quad, groups of students kick around hacky sacks, which according to Jojo McCabe (sophomore), are small woven balls...
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Oxy Law Society motions to train future lawyers
Occidental's Pre-Law Advising encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities that build communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills. They promote the Occidental Law Society club, or...
