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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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KOXY Radio starts semester with Kari Faux and new manager
KOXY Radio’s newest station manager Mariana Martinez (senior) has big plans for the expansion of KOXY this semester, such as growing its audience and...
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Avenue 50 Studios reaffirms importance of local art
Surrounded by vibrant, prismatic murals and lush outdoor gardens, the exterior of Avenue 50 Studios is a full-fledged exhibition itself — but anyone in...
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Music Circle continues historic performances of Indian music at Oxy
Occidental hosted a performance in Herrick Chapel by Indian musician Tejendra Majumdar April 15. Majumdar, a sarod player, performed at Occidental as part of a...
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Vulnerability: Oxy From the Inside advocates for mental health awareness
Occidental’s Active Minds chapter hosted Oxy From The Inside (OFTI) April 17 in Choi Auditorium. The Occidental Athletics Department, the Green Bean, Associated Students of Occidental...
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TEDx brings MasterChef and boba to Occidental
Occidental hosted TEDx April 21 to bring a wide range of speakers to Choi Auditorium under the umbrella of the event's theme, Shifting Ecosystems of Power. The...
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“The Winter’s Tale” engages power and truth through performance
Occidental's theater department ran its production of William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" in Keck Theater April 14–15 and April 20–22. Wanlass Guest Artist Patricia McGregor directed the production....
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Fady Joudah explores identity and intersectionality through poetry
Palestinian-American physician, poet and translator, Fady Joudah, captivated faculty, students and community members April 12 in the JSC Morrison Lounge during a reading of...
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Piping hot papusas fill hearts and satisfy hunger
Nestled on the corner of Eagle Rock and York Boulevard, between the AM/PM and CVS, sits Jorge Berciano's Drive-Thru Pupusas. Since November 2017, the small...
