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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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Art for all — Underground Museum offers an inclusive space to experience art
Tucked between a convenience store and a liquor shop, the Underground Museum is not where one would expect to find art. But the location of the museum...
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Acclaimed hip-hop theater fusion ensemble, “Universes,” takes the stage in Thorne
Just shy of 7:30 p.m.Friday, Feb. 3, four microphones stood against a fuchsia backdrop in Thorne Hall, patiently awaiting their respective storytellers to join...
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Low cost, convenient stick-and-pokes stick as new Occidental trend
Occidental student, Caroline Shehan's (sophomore) wrist is a small crescent moon, intended to symbolize femininity. It serves as a nod to her favorite poem, "Too...
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Making murder matter — Echo Park podcast talks murder, mental health and laughing to stay sane
Almost one year ago, Echo Park-based comedians and long-time friends Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff got together to talk about what any anxious young...
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Compose yourself, Student Composer Concert displays talents of Occidental music community
While many students spent the last full week of classes cramming for that last test or piling on sentences to reach that final essay's...
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Heritage Month highlights intersectionality within Occidental’s API community
Throughout the month of November, Asian Pacific Americans for Liberation (APAL) have organized multiple events a week to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year's...
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Brushstrokes and biology: Agnes Waithira shares artistic process and personal narrative
Agnes Waithira (sophomore) shares a birthday with her greatest inspiration, Michelangelo. Working primarily in vibrant acrylics, Waithira's paintbrush seems to know no limits. Her...
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Steven Pereira leaves no blank spaces on Occidental’s walls
Naturally inclined to produce art, Steven Pereira (junior) honed his artistic talents throughout his adolescence to present day. He cites giving up on acting...
