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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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Guest lecturers discuss their art and Native American culture
Marcella Ernest (Ojibwe) and Keli Mashburn (Osage), two internationally-recognized Native American artists, presented their film collaborations to Occidental students in Choi auditorium Nov. 22,...
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“If It Happened to You” brings student stories to life
From doing splits to playing the ukulele to passing out homemade cookies, the auditions for Occidental Theater's storytelling extravaganza “If It Happened to You,"...
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Local makeup mogul Veronica Lorenz talks beauty, ability and innovation
Eagle Rock local Veronica Lorenz loves makeup. With perfectly winged eyeliner and bright pink lipstick, it’s literally written on her face. The inventor of successful products...
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Chef Joe’s Thanksgiving provides a home away from home
For many, Thanksgiving means family, cozy sweaters and food comas; the chance to return home and eat the best meal of the year. For...
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Boots: Fall Fashion For LA Heat
Ahh, fall. The trees are turning red and orange. Instagram feeds are filling up with pictures of brightly colored trees. Grocery stores and coffee...
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Culture Spotlight: Rosie Yasukochi, artist
There is a rose on Occidental’s campus. You will not find this rose in front of the Marketplace but rather sketching on a bench in...
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14th Annual Occidental Film Festival celebrates student work
A professional break-up service, the consequences of drinking and driving and a failed drug bust were just a few of the premises explored at...
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“Intimate Apparel” speaks to modern audiences
Selections from Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” played overhead, abuzz with lively chitchat from excited guests, Keck theater was transformed into a platform of empowerment, ready to...
