Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
2012
Exhibit investigates graphic design
Author: Elwyn Pratt From the advertisements that parade across our physical and digital landscapes, to the animation and typography necessary to making attractive newspapers, magazines and...
2012
RAWRecords provides space for students to produce music
Author: Emma Lodes During certain hours of the day, a small, discrete room in the basement of Booth Hall labeled "Room 105" explodes with sound. Open...
2013
Caltech-Occidental concert band features guest conductors, ensembles at winter concert
Author: Daphne Auza Carnegie Hall and the Great Wall of China are only some of the widely acclaimed venues in which the CalTech-Occidental Concert Band has...
2013
Mobile art studio encourages community participation
Author: Malcolm MacLeod A white van sat conspicuously in the quad on Thursday March 7 accompanied by loud music, glaring sunshine and paintbrushes. Two men sat...
2013
Mad Men premiere anticipates new twists
Author: Ella Fornari Dust off that felt fedora and get ready for some heavy office drinking because Mad Men is back, and it's just in time...
2013
Highland Park goes nuts for overpriced donuts
Author: Haley Gray Highland Parkers are chomping at the bit to get a gourmet donut from the new shop Donut Friend on the corner of Ave....
2013
Dr. Anthony Sparks ignites the small screen with “Blacklist”
Author: Charlotte Flight A faculty member at Occidental College has reached success on the small screen as producer of the hit NBC show, "The Blacklist." Dr....
2013
Conceptual art meets play time: ‘Interdisciplinary Arts’ class expands definition of art, allows students to explore
Author: Emma Lodes In a hiccup of sand, a pickup truck screeches to a stop in a Pasadena alleyway. Ten college students jump out of the...
