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...
2016
Independent music scene thrives at ‘Pehr’
Author: Griff Wynne Nights at Occidental make it seem like all of Los Angeles is either sleeping, disappointed at a party or cramming in the library....
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...
2016
Creators of Serial spill the beans on popular podcast
Author: Melina Devoney “This is a Global Tell Link prepaid call from Adnan Syed, an inmate at Maryland correctional facility … ” These words spoken by a...
2011
Hiking Trails Around L.A. Are Perfect Weekend Getaways
Author: Kara McVey The weather is warming up, the sun is out and Los Angeles is getting back into its groove. When it's cold, it's easy...
