Events
Culture
Outside Occidental: “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” exhibit
The bright colors of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s paintings harmonize with the lingering melodies of Nat King Cole and Jay Z in The Grand LA’s new...
Culture
The fall of FallFest and the rise of Oxy’s music scene
On their way to musical success, artists like 070 Shake, Tierra Whack and Kehlani played at Occidental's FallFest. An annual tradition on campus, FallFest is a free event for Occidental...
Arts & Entertainment
Behind the Scenes: Putting the festival back in Spring Fest
This year’s Spring Fest which featured performances by student bands and headliner Hunny, was held on the Academic Quad April 8. The event was created...
Arts & Entertainment
‘Body Parts’ film screening pushes conversation on women in the entertainment industry
Content warning: This article contains discussions of sexual assault. The Occidental community held a screening of the film “Body Parts” in collaboration with the Critical...
Culture
Apollo Night Shines: poetry, jump rope, Britney Spears take top three spots
The stump was back and ready to be rubbed Feb. 26 as Apollo Night returned triumphantly to a packed Thorne Hall. The Black Student...
Culture
Star Wars take center stage in Thorne Hall
Last Friday, in a concert hall not very far away, a medley of Star Wars music blasted out of Thorne Hall. The program cover...
Community News
Colorful characters share rarities at book fair
Outside the Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo, LA’s most stylish and pop-cultured residents gather near several food trucks and a small stage before being...
2011
Hundreds Flock to Occidental’s Dance Production
Author: Sam Byrne Several hundred students waited in line on Friday, March 18, for Dance Production — Occidental's most anticipated and well-attended performance on campus. The...
2013
‘Take Back the Month’ for sexual assault awareness
Author: Damian Mendieta Project S.A.F.E. organized Take Back the Month to bring attention to April as sexual assault awareness month. Previously known as Take Back the...
2014
Professor Ronk dazzles students with original poetry reading
Author: Sarah Corsa Donning an entirely black outfit and black-rimmed glasses, Professor of English and Comparative Literature Studies (ECLS) Martha Ronk stepped up to the lectern.Students...
2014
Joey Bada$$ show combines reverence, energy
Author: Michael Tonetti|Keegan McChesney Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, better known by his alias Joey Bada$$, had sweat dripping from the Echoplex walls last Friday night. Bada$$, along...
Campus News
New Women in Leadership program benefits female students
Author: Demi Duenes The Center for Gender Equity (CGE) honored the annual HERstory month this March with events focusing on themes of success and self-care. One...
