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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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Lencia Kebede ’16 ‘defies gravity’ as she flies from Keck Theater to Broadway
Lencia Kebede '16 began her historic Broadway debut as the first Black woman to play Elphaba in “Wicked" full time on Broadway at the...
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‘Feels like you’re on Project Runway’: Occidental students host second annual fashion show
Models sporting jewelry and garments designed and constructed by current and former Occidental students strutted around the Gilman Fountain April 5 as part of...
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Armenian artists and writers discuss diaspora perspectives during ‘The Politics and Poetics of Memory’
OXY ARTS hosted a conversation titled “The Politics and Poetics of Memory” April 1 co-presented by the Occidental College Armenian Students Association. According to OXY...
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The Eagle Rock Historical Society preserves the rich history of the Eagle Rock community
Around 1:00 p.m. every day, a cracked boulder in the San Rafael Hills casts a shadow of an eagle on the ground. It is...
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Project SAFE creates open conversations about harm prevention at Consent Carnival
Consent Carnival was held March 20 by Project SAFE to promote campus-wide harm reduction. Several campus and student organizations also participated in the event, including Residential Education...
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‘Alone Together’ commemorates five years since COVID-19 lockdowns through live performance
"Alone Together," a play put on by the Occidental theater department, will take place April 3–6 at 8 p.m. in the Keck Theater Lobby....
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Artist of the week Olivia Lampel finds her groove at Occidental
Olivia Lampel (first year) started dancing when her mom put her in ballet classes at age 3. Her own interest in dance sparked at...
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Clown and Comedy class encourages the freedom of failure and chaos
For the first time in Occidental's theater department, Topics and Performance: Clown and Comedy Class is being offered Spring 2025, taught by Wanlass Visiting Artist Professor...
