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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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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...
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The NBCUniversal Short Film Festival tackles heavy issues through visual storytelling
The 13th Annual NBCUniversal Short Film Festival hosted its final screening and awards ceremony at the Directors Guild of America in North Hollywood Oct. 24. The event...
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All eyes on Inga Copeland
The cover for Inga Copeland’s sophomore record, "The Smoke," is astutely modern. It looks like it was captured by accident on a moving iPhone. The landscape...
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Look what she made them do: Taylor Swift boosts voter registration
Singer Taylor Swift published an Instagram post Oct. 7 endorsing Democratic Tennessee senatorial and congressional candidates Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper in anticipation of...
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All eyes on Yves Tumor
Sean Bowie grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a young adult, he set course for Los Angeles to work and learn alongside eccentric experimental artist Mikki Blanco. During...
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Free passes bring Occidental students to inaugural Adult Swim Music Festival
Adult Swim's first ever music festival kicked off Friday, Oct. 5 at the ROW DTLA in downtown Los Angeles. The festival included performances from T-Pain, Metro Boomin, Trippie...
