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...
2013
Exploration and adventure, getting to know your city the right way
Author: Keegan McChesney We live in Los Angeles, the second most populated metropolitan area in the entire country, yet many of us have barely stepped foot...
2014
On–campus dinner gets fancy for a good cause
Author: Noel Hemphill Donating to charity has never been easier or more fun. An alternative to a normal Saturday night dinner, Date Night Done Well, an...
Arts & Entertainment
A Los Angeles Halloween
Author: Noel Hemphill|Earl Park|Melina Devoney|Yuca Kosugi While Occidental students may be too old to trick-or-treat this Halloween, amusement parks and hayrides are an age-appropriate alternative only...
2015
Holocaust survivor shares memories with community
Author: Sarah Safuto When Holocaust survivor Eva Brettler walked to the front of Choi auditorium April 8, a hush fell over the crowd. Students and community...
2016
Geek culture thrives at LA WonderCon
Author: Annie Chien Flurries of cosplayers meandered through the Los Angeles Convention Center with teased hair, multicolored wigs, homemade props and costumes of cartoon and comic...
2011
Thaisa Frank Lectures on Surrealism in Writing
Author: Cordelia Kenney Surrealist author Thaisa Frank gave a reading from her debut novel "Heidegger's Glasses" this past Monday as part of the Remsen Bird series,...
2013
Mad Decent Block Party finally lands in L.A.
Author: Emma Lodes A blacktop dance floor burns under the midday sun. Oversized speakers, the bass cranked to its decibel max, blast noise across crowds of...
2014
Cooler heats up with Hyper Xpressions showcase
Author: Noel Hemphill Whoops, whistles and wows were frequent during the packed performances of Hyper Xpression's dance showcase last Thursday night. The blossoming dance troupe of...
