Culture
Culture
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,...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
Misogyny a barrier for female geeks
As a female geek, I have sadly encountered my fair share of misogynistic comments. A year ago, Ain't It Cool News published an article...
Arts & Entertainment
Science and art come together in Weingart Gallery
In a glass case about 2 feet high, rows and rows of small monochrome birds lie with their beaks pointing skyward. Feathers shift from...
Arts & Entertainment
'Duchamp to Pop' at Norton Simon offers artistic survey
The Norton Simon Museum, located in Pasadena, recently unveiled their latest exhibition, “Duchamp to Pop.” The show features the creations of the innovative modern...
Arts & Entertainment
Oxy alum makes journalistic journey from KOXY to KPCC
KOXY’s corner room in the Johnston Student Center stands in stark contrast to the labyrinth of studios within KPCC, yet Ben Bergman '04 calls...
Arts & Entertainment
Choreographers bring pizzazz to Dance Pro 2016
After over a week of social media hype, students gathered in a sold-out Thorne Hall Friday to witness one of Occidental's most anticipated events...
Community News
Creators of Serial spill the beans on popular podcast
“This is a Global Tell Link prepaid call from Adnan Syed, an inmate at Maryland correctional facility … ” These words spoken by a man...
Community News
‘Mattress Girl’ explores fame and persona
On a side street in Chinatown reserved for pedestrians, nestled between a few unassuming galleries and a parking lot, stand two identical purple-pigtailed figures,...
Culture
Hopsin hits a homerun with 'Ill Mind 8'
The last few weeks have been pretty darn good for hip-hop fans: Kendrick Lamar finally put out those “Untitled” songs I’ve been waiting ages...
