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,...

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...

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...

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...

Eagle Rock Music Festival mixes big names, local bands

Author: Jeremy Childs|Jane Drinkard A family of five all dressed as Pikachu may seem out of the ordinary in any other context, but they fit in...

Embrace adventure in daily life

Author: Will Westwater "Believe in the fiction." Professor John Bouchard says this at least 20 times every class period of his Acting II course. When my...

Artists challenge traditional Islamic style, form

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Since the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January, the media has been saturated with discussions about Islam's representation in popular culture. With a new...

Local opera company marries Star Trek, Mozart

Author: Brenna Reid While the word "opera" may bring to mind classical orchestral scores and Italian ballads, the Pacific Opera Project (POP) has reimagined one of...

Review: Professor’s new film candidly explores death

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Zenith Virago introduced herself as the local death walker when she met Art History and Visual Arts Chair Broderick Fox at the Byron...

“Two Years” continues Rushdie’s fantastical tradition

Author: Hannah Fishbein While LA may not have the literary pedigree of New York City, a famed novelist's appearance nevertheless attracts bibliophiles in droves. Most recently,...

With fall’s cool breeze, pumpkin spice lattes please

Author: Andrea Tuemmler The signs of autumn have finally arrived in Los Angeles. From the brisk chill of 80-degree nights to the crunch of brown lawns...

You better Beliebe it: Bieber’s back

Author: Benj Salkind “My life is a movie. And everyone’s watching. So let’s get to the good part.” Though that sounds a bit egotistical, it’s hard to...