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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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Iron Chef competition: pairing seasonings with sustainability
Sautéed carrot and cucumber Banh-mi and Cajun potato latkes with mango aioli are dishes typically found exclusively on the menus of five-star restaurants, not...
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Eagle Rock Poke Shack is open for business
Colorado Boulevard's newest poke spot, Eagle Rock Poke Shack, had its grand opening March 17. The restaurant is a quick drive from campus and owned by...
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REACH representatives discuss Wabanaki visibility and advocacy
Penthea Burns and Esther Anne, co-founders of Maine-Wabanaki Reconciliation-Engagement-Advocacy-Change-Healing (REACH), came to Occidental April 2–3 to host several events intended to illuminate the stories...
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Sex, sun and scandal: “Liberated” film explores darker side to spring break
The movie opens as swarms of college fraternity boys in neon T-shirts covered in slogans such as “Show me your tits” and “All I...
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WYSE week serves to empower and bring together women
The Occidental chapter of the organization Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE) hosted a series of events promoting the club's mission: to empower and support...
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“Icarus’ Mother” wants audience to wrestle with weight of nuclear war
Students, faculty and community members gathered on the grass outside Lower Herrick March 30 and 31 to watch the one-act play, "Icarus’ Mother," directed by professor James...
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Hip Hop breakout CupcakKe lights up campus
Elizabeth Harris, better known by her stage name CupcakKe, performed at a KOXY concert March 30 in Sycamore Glen. East Coast native rapper Khalif Diouf, known...
