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...

MAC comps highlight many aspects of film creation

Author: Ella Fornari Most students will conduct extensive research and write lengthy papers for their senior comprehensive projects. Media Arts and Culture (MAC) seniors do comps...

Emmons Wellness Center

Author: Lauren Rewers What it is: Occidental's hub for all things health-related, offering services for both physical and psychological health. Want a routine physical examination, a...

Local music festival to host Blacc

Author: Jeremy Childs Aloe Blacc may not be a household name, but he certainly has a well-known voice. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter got his big break...

‘Dear White People’ examines racial tension with humor

Author: Gregory Feiner "Dear White People" could not be any more topical, especially for Occidental students—it addresses college diversity issues with a dark sense of humor....

Occidental musicians take on L.A. music scene

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Under the dim light of Branca Patio, folksy septet Behon prepared for their Nov. 18 show. With the brass section, guitar, bass, drums...

Tinashe scheduled to headline SpringFest, Rachel West to open

Author: Jane Drinkard Singer/Songwriter Tinashe will perform at the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater (Greek Bowl) for the annual SpringFest concert April 4, making her the first...

Food trucks, vendors roll into bowling alley parking lot

Author: Lena Smith Pedestrians walking along Eagle Rock Boulevard Monday night likely noticed the smell of frying oil, warm cheese and curry wafting from the parking...

Public House introduces innovative pub menu, cold brews

Author: Malcolm MacLeod Inside the Eagle Rock Brewery Public House, tables full of 20-somethings sipped on beer and wine while sampling items from the restaurant's menu,...