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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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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....
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Building on York to become new Oxy Arts venue
Renovations are underway at Occidental College's newest off-campus property to turn the building into an extension of Oxy Arts. The college purchased the 5,400-square-foot...
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Lil Yachty makes LA his rockstar playground for a day
Lil Yachty brought "The Teenage Tour" to Los Angeles Saturday Sept. 16 at The Novo. The eccentric rapper rose to fame on Soundcloud and...
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Living Mythologies highlights Queer, Trans and Intersex POC artists’ experiences
Living Mythologies is a performance art show founded on ceremony, relevance and healing. The show, which took place Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 in...
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Whips, wax and wicked pain, Mistress Cyan dispels myths of BDSM
exLos Angeles's most respected and renowned professional dominatrix (as described by LA Weekly), Mistress Cyan, gave a talk to approximately 40 Occidental students about the Bondage and...
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Afro-Cuban culture explored through beats, rhythm and dance
The vibrations of Afro-Cuban batá drums reverberated throughout the corridors of Booth Hall Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. during Occidental’s Afro-Cuban Drumming Ensemble Concert in...
