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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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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...
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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...
