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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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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...
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Apollo Night reaffirms its legacy: Black is beautiful
Students gathered in Thorne Hall Feb. 23 to watch the annual production of Apollo Night, a talent show that closes out the Black Students...
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Ezra Furman captures American paranoia on “Transangelic Exodus”
In late 2017, a video surfaced of a man discussing cat food with his wife only to have his Facebook app regurgitate that conversation in the...
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A work in progress: The Untitled Narratives’s name change
Cast members of “The Untitled Narratives: A Space of Radical Creative Resistance” took center stage at Thorne Hall Feb. 9, performing original and adapted...
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Café de Leche roasts for the community
Café de Leche, a 9-year-old coffee shop in Highland Park, is now the first independent coffee roaster in the neighborhood. Owners Matt and Anya Schodorf,...
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Eagle Rock’s newest bar, Walt’s, provides pints and pinball
Walt's, Eagle Rock's newest arcade bar — located on the corner of Westdale Avenue and Eagle Rock Boulevard — had its grand opening Feb. 16....
