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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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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...
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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...
