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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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Oxy Arts Initiate! recipients exhibit thoughtful, interdisciplinary art projects at reception
The reception for Oxy Arts Initiate! honored eight students and their three projects covering topics from running to fashion to transnational blackness, Nov. 15....
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Artist Judithe Hernández gives dynamic and inspiring talk to students
Judithe Hernández, Los Angeles-born Chicana artist, spoke to a group of Occidental students in Choi Auditorium Nov. 12. The Spanish and French studies departments...
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“Tzolk’in” structure in Quad reflects the cycloidal aspect of the Mayan agricultural calendar
Artist Beatriz Cortez installed "Tzolk'in," a large steel structure modeled after the Mayan agricultural calendar, in the middle of the Academic Quad Nov. 12. Cortez...
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Occidental’s fourth People of Color Formal set for Dec. 4
The fourth installment of People of Color (POC) Formal is scheduled for Dec. 4 at The Globe Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Behind the...
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Paying tribute to a comic legend: remembering Stan Lee
Stan Lee, former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics and co-creator of characters such as Spider-Man, Doctor Strange and Black Widow, passed away Nov. 12, 2018 at the...
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“The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales” tells the real story of a young man killed in police custody
The theater department’s fall play, “The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales,” showcased themes of racism, police brutality and the United States justice system. The play, directed...
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Chief Keef is still on top
Chicago rapper Chief Keef, also known by his given name Keith Farrelle Cozart, has released seven full-length projects this year. Some tapes reveal updated...
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Cultural appropriation controversy envelops final CSP lecture
The Core Program brought Jasper Wong, the founder of POW! WOW! — a non-profit organization of contemporary artists — to Occidental College Nov. 5. Wong was...
