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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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Ilana Kaufman on the intersection of identity, social groups and anti-semitism
Public Affairs and Civic Engagement Director at the East Bay Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Ilana Kaufman hosted a lecture about anti-Semitism and community...
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What did they wear? Dance Pro Edition
“Surprise Yourself.” Costume(s): Dancers wore light, ruffled turquoise dresses or plain white t-shirts with brown pants. Choreographer: Esmé Brown (junior). Courtesy to Marc Campos “It’s a Musical.” Costume(s): With no uniform costume, dancers donned various black and white patterns accented with red lipstick. Choreographers: London Murray (senior) and Sarah Dalessi (senior). Courtesy to Cherry Zhixuan Han Carnival Szn!” Costume(s): Some dancers wore shirts with flags of Caribbean countries on
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How to make a trend: innovate, don’t appropriate
In any given time or place, there are trends –– fashion styles that take whole age-groups by storm, worn with high frequency and with...
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Prof. Aleem Hossain joins Media Arts and Culture Department
The Occidental College Media Arts and Culture (MAC) Department announced March 7 that professor Aleem Hossain will be joining the college in the fall as the...
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Rock ‘n’ roll relief: music benefits two local community members
Eagle Rock community members gathered at All Star Lanes, a local bowling alley, for a rock ‘n’ roll benefit show Saturday, March 10, from 7:30–11:30...
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Jazz Epistles memorialize Hugh Masekela
When historic acts wheel themselves on stage, it can sometimes be like watching a skeleton come to life. This was not the case when...
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Writer and producer Joan Rater reflects on televising trans narratives
Joan Rater, producer and writer from "Grey’s Anatomy," gave a talk in Choi Auditorium March 5 about having a transgender son* and her family’s journey to...
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“Black Panther” remixes Marvel movie
“Black Panther” is not the greatest film ever made, nor is it the abomination sent to usher in the end-times that some corners of the...
