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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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#MeToo founder Tarana Burke on intersectionality and community healing
Students, faculty and community members filled Thorne Hall to capacity Feb. 26 to hear the founder of the Me Too movement, Tarana Burke, speak....
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Community and college unite to shape Oxy Arts space on York
Oxy Arts hosted a Creative Exchange Workshop Feb. 27 in Lower Herrick to discuss the future of a property Occidental purchased on York Boulevard in 2015, which...
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XXXTentacion: hero or hypocrite?
Florida-based rapper XXXTentacion (real name Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy) announced Feb. 15 that he would put on a charity show in Broward County, home of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High...
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How to get a five-star meal on campus
If you’re tired of the same old stations at the Marketplace, using a little creativity can go a long way. By selecting the best...
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Occidental Film Festival showcases eclectic array of student projects
The Media Arts and Culture (MAC) department hosted the 14th Annual Oxy Film Festival (OFF) Thursday, Feb. 22 in Choi Auditorium, featuring a stylistically...
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New Play Festival puts playwrights center stage
The Occidental community filled Keck Theater Feb. 23–25 to watch student-written plays as part of the 20th annual New Play Festival. Student playwrights paired with...
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Accidentals sing and dance their way to the ICCA
The Accidentals — Occidental's treble a cappella group — competed at the 2018 International Championship of Collegiate A Capella (ICCA) Quarterfinal at University of...
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Skip the lib: sunny study spots
With midterms approaching, it may be stressful to find places to study. Fortunately, Occidental's campus has the perfect outdoor study spots. In an effort to...
