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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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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...
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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...
