Culture
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
Planned Parenthood club ready for a successful second year
Enlarged images of the clitoris, snacks and discussion of reproductive health and justice — Occidental’s Planned Parenthood Club has it all. The group, a...
Culture
Yas Queen! Broad City fan art exhibit takes Los Angeles
Comedy Central's Broad City is more than a just television show. It is a lifestyle. So it is no wonder the opening night of...
Culture
Bon Iver’s winter comes to an end on “22, A Million”
Justin Vernon was a man lost in the world. It’s been nearly a decade since the singer famously isolated himself in a tiny cabin...
Culture
In conversation with Aleshea Harris
On Sept. 8, Aleshea Harris, playwright, actor, and spoken word poet, shared her performative art piece "What to Send Up When it Goes Down"...
Arts & Entertainment
From Borat to band names, Brick Wall Comedy Club brings stand-up to the Green Bean
With the chubby, pensive face of comedy god Louis CK in the background, 30 plus students packed into the Green Bean Coffee Lounge on...
Arts & Entertainment
“The Get Down” and “Atlanta” navigate hip hop’s past and future
After decades of shows that focus overwhelmingly on white, middle class Americans, a recent spate of TV shows finally welcomes a cast of diverse...
Arts & Entertainment
Where is Wonder Woman? A Call for Female Superhero Representation
With a string of new smash-hit blockbuster superhero films coming out every summer, it’s easy to forget that not all action-packed, special effects-filled movies...
Arts & Entertainment
Glee Club and Pacific Opera Project collaboration provides new opportunities for Occidental Music
The Occidental College Glee Club dove headfirst into this semester by putting on a full operatic production in conjunction with the local company, the...
