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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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“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...
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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...
