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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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Goldlink brings “future bounce” sound to the Novo on “At What Cost” tour
Washington D.C. rapper Goldlink kept Los Angeles dancing for a straight hour at the Novo Sept. 21. Singer and saxophonist Masego accompanied the rapper at the...
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Congressman Mark Takano reflects on legacy of Japanese-American incarceration
Feb. 19 marked the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 in which President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the imprisonment of Japanese-Americans in nationwide internment...
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“It’s” here, “It’s” scary, it’s not going away
Trudging through 2017 is like listening to a mediocre comedian set-up another tasteless joke with a punchline that never comes. Considering that, it's no...
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Cuties Coffee: cold brew, donuts and inclusivity
The sharp aroma of cold brew juxtaposed against the sweet smell of freshly baked salted-caramel doughnuts wafts through the air as customers step into Cutie's...
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Wisdom caught in 140 characters: Professor Marcus Benigno on social media
Professor Marcus Benigno of the Media Arts and Culture (MAC) department is challenging those who use social media to do more than merely document...
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Mindfulness, purpose and gratitude for all
Occidental's first Month of Intention is challenging students to set and commit to an intention for 30 days. The series of off-campus events surrounding...
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“Bodies of Lineage” offers physicality as a portal to personal narrative
Born from a series of writing workshops by the The Naked Narratives Project, "Bodies of Lineage" is a nine-act exhibition of music, dance and...
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Arcade bar to open in former El Arco Iris location
Barcade — an arcade bar chain specializing in sandwiches and American craft beer — will open its eighth location next fall on York Boulevard....
