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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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Darren Aronofsky directs my Sunday school panic attacks
Written and directed by Darren Aronofsky, "mother!" is a psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem as a couple living in peaceful isolation...
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Cooler hacks: tips & tricks
We’ve all been there: you’re tired of your go-to Tiger Cooler order and the thought of dry carrot sticks and a corndog just doesn’t do it for you.Just wait, because I, self-proclaimed Barefoot Contessa della Cooler, have some seasoning salt to spice up your boring food routine. Follow these simple tips to turn that bland Boca into a gourmet cuisine that satisfies even the most intense foodies of Occidental quicker than you can say, if you’re not getting sushi, I can help you over here. Vegan vs.
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The Broad sells an additional 40,000 tickets for “Infinity Mirrors” as anticipation grows
The Broad — a modern art museum located in downtown Los Angeles — sold an additional 40,000 tickets Oct. 2 for Yayoi Kusama's upcoming...
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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...
