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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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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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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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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...
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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...
