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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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“Defamation” sparks discussion on race, class and religion
Thorne Hall transformed into a 2012 Chicago courtroom Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. for the performance of the nationally-acclaimed play, “Defamation” by Todd Logan. For the past...
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After 50 years, local favorite El Arco Iris, prepares to close its doors
El Arco Iris, a family-style Mexican restaurant on York Blvd., announced via Facebook over the weekend of Feb. 11 that the restaurant will be permanently closed. Jesse...
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350 students dance, decompress downtown at Occidental’s first POC Formal
The Associated Students of Occidental (ASOC) Diversity and Equity Board (DEB) sponsored Occidental's first Person of Color (POC) Formal Feb. 10 at the Belasco Lounge in downtown Los Angeles....
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The Vagina Monologues: A Show About Femmes
Fifteen femmes took the stage at Thorne Hall Feb. 10 to present "The Vagina Monologues: A Show About Femmes." The performers revealed brutal, provocative,...
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Oxy Arts series highlights Los Angeles through the eyes of artist Patrick Martinez
Patrick Martinez, the first speaker in the Oxy Arts speaker series, spoke to a crowd of around 40 students, professors and community members Feb. 7...
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Beloved Eagle Rock cafe, Auntie Em’s, sells its final muffin
Auntie Em’s Kitchen, a local source of American comfort food and red velvet cupcakes, has officially closed. Owners of the Eagle Rock café will...
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“OURS” gallery opening celebrates Femme artists of color
Gallery-goers shook off umbrellas as they arrived for “OURS,” an art show highlighting women and femme artists of color. The exhibit features many Occidental students'...
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A Cappella Underdogs — Accidentals place third in International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
An all-female a cappella group travels to a national competition, ready to show the country their vocal chops. This is either the plot of...
