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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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LeBron James and Ryan Coogler team up for “Space Jam 2”
There isn’t anything quite like the 1996 film "Space Jam." The film features basketball star Michael Jordan, who teams up with the Looney Tunes cartoon...
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Fonografia Collective discusses Bowtie exhibit during Oxy Arts Speaker Series
The Oxy Arts Speaker Series with Fonografia Collective took place in Choi Auditorium Sept. 24 and was followed by a question and answer session with the photojournalists...
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Frank Romero set to paint new mural on Figueroa
A new mural facing Highland Park’s Figueroa Street is underway, with funding and support from City Council District 1 and real estate company Pacific Union. The artist, Frank Romero,...
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African Student Association celebrates and shares culture through food
The Occidental College African Student Association (AFSA) held their Pan-African Table event Sunday, Sept. 23 in Pauley Hall, inviting students to eat and learn about East...
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Story of birth celebrated in Pasadena Museum of California Art’s last exhibit
The Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) is currently showing “Judy Chicago’s Birth Project: Born Again,” a pointed commentary on gender, femaleness and motherhood. The collection is...
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History department’s film series shows a personal view of Israel and Palestine
The history department commenced its Israel Palestine Film Series Sept. 12 in Choi Auditorium. Professor Michael Gasper of the history department organized the documentary series....
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Occidental welcomes 2018–2019 Artist in Residence, Candice Lin
In the midst of a career that includes exhibits in the Hammer Museum and the New Museum, Candice Lin, one of Los Angeles’ premier...
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Weingart opens new exhibit: “South of Fletcher”
Weingart Gallery opened its doors to the public with the release of photojournalist Bear Guerra and journalist Ruxandra Guidi’s photo and film exhibit “South...
