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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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No Lost Generation Oxy gives students refugee perspectives
No Lost Generation Oxy (NLGO) is an Occidental College chapter of NLG, a broader network that promotes awareness and understanding of current refugee and migrant crises in...
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Eagle Rock Music Festival puts the “rock” in Eagle Rock with the support of Oxy Arts
The 19th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival transformed Colorado Boulevard into a hub of music, food, local art and vintage clothing Oct. 6. The...
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Oxy Arts welcomes new director Meldia Yesayan
Occidental hired Meldia Yesayan as the new Oxy Arts director August 2018. According to former Oxy Arts Director Deena Selenow, the college originally hired Yesayan...
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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...
