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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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Examining intersectionality, advocacy and collective action: UN Week 2019
Occidental hosted its annual United Nations (UN) Week Feb. 4–8. The week included a total of eight events as part of Occidental's annual tradition...
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Leaders of Million Dollar Hoods discuss mass incarceration in Los Angeles
Occidental's Institute for the Study of Los Angeles (ISLA) and the Center for Community Based Learning welcomed members of Million Dollar Hoods Nov. 27 in the Johnson...
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President Veitch hosts lunch with Chinese international students, concern arises regarding unmet needs
President Jonathan Veitch hosted a lunch for Chinese international students Nov. 28 in the Cushman Board Room. This past October, President Veitch traveled to...
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WINK spreads positive messages on Occidental’s bathroom mirrors and in uplifting group environment
Women Inspiring iNner Kindness (WINK) is a new club in the midst of establishing itself on campus, with the goal of creating a supportive community...
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The Occidental’s 36 Questions That Lead to Love … at Occidental
The following is based on a 1997 study by psychologist Arthur Aron that examined whether the intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by answering a...
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Betty Avila, executive director of Self Help Graphics, visits Occidental
Betty Avila, executive director of Self Help Graphics, spoke to students and community members Nov. 26 as part of the Oxy Arts Speaker Series. Avila spoke...
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No puppies or art at student sketch comedy club 2 Paws Up’s premiere, but lots of laughs
Marketing itself as "small but mighty" in promotions, Occidental's emerging sketch comedy club, 2 Paws Up, debuted its first show Nov. 16. The group's...
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“BlacKkKlansman” screening and Q&A with screenwriters draw parallels between 1970’s and today’s politics
The Media Arts and Culture (MAC), American Studies and Writing & Rhetoric departments as well as the Black Studies program hosted a screening of the...
