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Oxy’s vinyl revival
Noah Kim -
The average music listener today can choose from a plethora of streaming services to listen to their favorite song or album. But according to Fortune, in...
Culture
Review: A cool Hollywood Bowl night with Adam Schoenberg’s “Cool Cat”
Under the lights of the renowned Hollywood Bowl Sept. 12, the LA Philharmonic debuted Occidental music composition professor Adam Schoenberg’s “Cool Cat." Schoenberg said the work is a...
Culture
Student musician Lavender Lemonade debut album released Sept. 17
Jackson Lewellen (sophomore), under the artist name Lavender Lemonade, released his first album "Kill Me In Style" Sept. 17 after a number of EPs...
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...
Culture
Occidental’s K-Tigers don’t need ‘permission to dance’
Between performing on the Academic Quad to songs like “OMG” by New Jeans and participating in off-campus events such as the showcase We Are Boba x BTS Army, chances...
Culture
BSA Apollo Night returns to live performance after two years online
Apollo Night, hosted by the Black Student Alliance (BSA), is back in full swing at Occidental after being virtual for two years. The event...
Culture
Mia Doi Todd is a ‘breath of fresh air’ in the music department
While she has only been working at Occidental for less than half a semester, songwriter and now professor Mia Doi Todd said she is...
Culture
Musicians, don’t fret, new private band room opens
A new practice space is available for anyone, ranging from serious bands to friends wanting to jam, according to Matan Birnbaum (sophomore) and Clare...
Culture
Drummer Lily Pesikoff keeps her own tempo with Enny Owl and the Backroom Rumors
At 18 years old, drummer and singer Lily Pesikoff (first year) is not even old enough to get into the clubs she plays at....
Culture
Occidental’s Glee ‘fun, intense and crazy’ tour spreads choral cheer and community
After returning from the Occidental Glee Club’s recent tour across the Southern United States, Max Tel (senior) said the trip could be described in...
Campus News
Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert showcases student composers and underrepresented musicians
Emma Cho -
The lights dimmed and a quiet hush filled Thorne Hall. With a bang, the notes of Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story” were lifted off...
