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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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“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...
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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...
