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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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New student club Sexuality and Gender Acceptance creates space for LGBTQIAP+ individuals
Sexuality and Gender Acceptance club (SAGA) is one of Occidental’s newest clubs and is run by student e-board members Rachel Hayes, Sandy Nguyen and Harrison...
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Gregarious Monster event brings the memory of “Frankenstein” back to life… again
To celebrate the 200-year anniversary of Mary Shelley’s novel, "Frankenstein," Talking Books and Special Collections hosted the event, “The Gregarious Monster” in the Occidental Library Gallery Oct. 30. The event...
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Eagle Rock and Highland Park come to life celebrating Dia de los Muertos
Every year at the end of October and beginning of November, while many get dressed up and trick-or-treat, Mexican and Hispanic Catholics spend three days celebrating...
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The uncertain future of the Showing Up for Black Lives event series
The fourth installment of the Showing Up for Black Lives (SUFBL) event series took place in Choi Auditorium Oct. 11 with the event, “None...
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“The Simpsons” creators may erase Apu, and with him, a chance at improvement
The long-running animated comedy “The Simpsons” may remove the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from the television series after mounting controversy regarding accusations of stereotyping Indian-Americans. According...
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Highland Park’s colorful murals are whitewashed, artists say
The murals in Highland Park have long been a part of the neighborhood and now have become a topic of contention, according to many...
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KOXY brings Henny D and Mndsgn to perform a sunset concert on a flower-strewn stage
The student-run radio station KOXY sponsored a show featuring student opener Henny D with his high school classmate Noah Viray, and hip-hop and synthesized funk producer Ringgo...
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Professors balance busy lives of academia and teaching
Beyond their committed professions as teachers to the Occidental student body, professors pursue their own academic passions, often producing published works. While teaching, they...
