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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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“Blackness and Nature” discusses intersection of black identity and the environment as part of the Literary Conference at Occidental
Local community members, students and faculty gathered Feb. 24, in Morrison Lounge to listen to a panel of speakers discuss the intersection of blackness,...
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New play festival gives life to student plays with professional collaboration
The Occidental community usually arrives at Keck Theater expecting to see a finished play. The New Play Festival, however, provides audiences the opportunity to attend...
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During United Nations Week, refugee art fuels dialogue over human rights
Feb. 13 to Feb. 18, Occidental hosted United Nations (UN) Week. During the six days, Diplomacy and World Affairs (DWA) Professor Sherry Simpson Dean and...
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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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“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'...
