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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,...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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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Author Ted Chiang visits to discuss the relationship between creativity and AI
Award-winning science fiction author Ted Chiang gave a talk on generative AI and art to Occidental students, faculty and community members Sept. 23. In anticipation of...
Culture
Philosophy Through Baking is Professor Sanchez’s experiential approach to teaching
Philosophy professor Robert Sanchez developed his new course "Philosophy Through Baking" to promote the study of philosophy in an experiential manner. Sanchez said he...
Culture
Artist of the week Oliver Brown is making a name for himself in the rap world
Oliver Brown (junior), "Esko," is a producer from Nashville, Tennessee, known for his work with artists such as Ken Carson, Lil Uzi Vert and Destroy Lonely. Brown said he...
A Day in the Life
A day in the life of Kat Wang: Helping pre-health students ‘cultivate their narrative’
Currently working her sixth year at Occidental, Kat Wang, director of Pre-Health Advising, can often be found in the Hammetman Career Center supporting students through...
Arts & Entertainment
Oxy Wanlass Artist in Residence Roksana Pirouzmand experiments with medium, space and sound
The theme for this semester's Studio Arts course Art Outside the Bounds is "Everything was once something else.” Instructor Roksana Pirouzmand said she was inspired by...
Arts & Entertainment
UEPI Native Garden incorporates alternative landscaping and native plant restoration
The Urban and Environmental Policy Institute (UEPI) located at 1541 Campus Road recently replaced its grass lawn with a new garden holding plants native to...
Culture
Editorial: A musical guide to surviving your first year
Maybe you just escaped from the most excruciating exam you’ve ever taken at Oxy and you need to cleanse your soul. Or maybe your...
