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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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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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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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“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...
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TEDxLA: It’s about time for equality
TEDxLA, a Los Angeles based organization that produces TED Talk-like events, hosted a discussion panel of local female-identifying activists and a viewing session from...
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Hospital reborn as an art exhibit explores what it means to be human
A forgotten hospital in West Adams has been repurposed as an art gallery. With so many trendy art shows popping up around Los Angeles,...
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Occidental’s Wanlass artist in residence embodies art
Rafa Esparza stood on a hilltop in Elysian Park in a white suit with a sequined bullseye on the back. For 14 hours, he...
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MorYork: A surreal journey into the mind of Eagle Rock artist Clare Graham
As viewers drift between sculptures of bird bones, towers of buttons and pyramids composed of old wooden rulers, reality in MorYork seems to be made of...
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FOX’s rendition of the beloved “Rocky Horror Picture Show” was a bust
FOX premiered their remake of the classic cult musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," starring Laverne Cox, Victoria Justice, Adam Lambert and Christina Milian,...
