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
Land Mark Contemplates Man and Nature
Author: Kaitlyn Reeser Land Mark, the featured exhibition in the Weingart Gallery this month, showcased the talents of four professional local artists whose work centers upon...
2013
SASA celebrates beginning of spring with Holi
Author: Claudia Chow The South Asian Students Association (SASA) will usher in the spring season with their annual Holi dinner, a celebration of the Hindu festival...
2014
Ukeleles, songstresses, dancers descend on Thorne Hall for Apollo Night
Author: Clark Scally Apollo Night, Occidental's annual talent show, filled Thorne Hall with cheering crowds and 15 different musical acts on Friday night. Most of the...
Campus News
Unity Week to include first dance since Fall 2013
Author: Olivia Landon Occidental’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) will host the first dance of the year Nov. 1 as part of the college’s first annual Unity...
2015
Tinashe electrifies as first female SpringFest headliner
Author: Chloe Woodruff|Stephen Nemeth Last Saturday, Occidental students stormed en masse to the Greek Bowl where Tinashe, the first female artist ever to be featured in...
