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...

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...

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...

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...

New Play Festival gives aspiring playwrights the opportunity to share their work

Theater Professor Laural Meade sits alone in the lamdas of Occidental’s Keck Theater, watching a cast of student actors rehearse the play “Tell Me...

Neon museum livens up South Glendale

From a catchy John Mayer song to an easy party theme, there’s no denying that neon is a versatile substance. Apart from lining the...

Killer Mike feels the Bern

Senator Bernie Sanders has a new best friend, and his name is Killer Mike. You might know Mike from his role as one half of...

Local rapper Quez makes waves at Occidental

During homecoming weekend last semester, on top of a coffee table at an off-campus house, a rapper by the name of Quez introduced himself...

'Starchitect' speaks at Disney Concert Hall

  An older man wearing thin glasses and a postboy cap admires a tall paper structure with billowing folds like sails in the wind. Los...

Floating Library drifts into Echo Park Lake

Renting a paddleboat at the Echo Park Boathouse seems to be something that everyone always means to do, but never quite gets around to....

Famous Japanese noodle house comes to Pasadena

Like late night study sessions and going to class in pajamas, ramen is essential to the college experience. Unfortunately, the sad, salty Styrofoam-ed ramen...

“The Master” mesmerizes with its multifaceted talent

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza The newly released Paul Thomas Anderson film, "The Master," provides audience members with a chance to experience incredible acting, a well-written storyline, and...