Off campus
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...
Arts & Entertainment
Making room for creativity: Adult art classes at Oxy Arts
As part of the course Community Engagement in Education, Occidental students create relationships with community partners and participate in a service learning project. For their...
Abroad: A Storytelling Series
Faraway families: how international students stay connected to home
Students at Occidental come from 56 different countries outside of the United States, making up about 7 percent of the student body. Adam Elshamy (sophomore) lived in...
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....
Arts & Entertainment
Freestyle rap show dishes out more than sick beats
Author: Earl Park A catchy loop echoes across the Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) community center. Sudden breaks, additional tones and original mixes supplement the...
Campus News
Hearing date set in John Doe case against Occidental
Author: Alex Nieves A hearing date has been scheduled for the on-going John Doe vs. Occidental College civil suit, in which an anonymous 18-year-old male student...
Off campus
Familiar face reveals untold story
Author: Earl Park While most students know him as a regular worker at Berkus Hall dinners, John Pinto's had a career—and even a brush with fame—before...
Arts & Entertainment
Local flea markets offer serendipitous steals to shoppers
Author: Leah Nomkin|Brenna Reid|Macarena Blando Demarco|Emily Shugerman It is no secret that Los Angeles boasts a wide array of flea markets, distinctive for their goods, customers...
2015
Wright’s architectural treasure reopened
Author: Taylor Majewski Easily overlooked at the busy intersection of Hollywood and Vermont in Los Feliz, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House is a hidden gem...
Campus News
Violent crime rate increases in Northeast Los Angeles
Author: Flora Adamian A string of local robberies, thefts and assaults in the past few months have left some students at Occidental concerned about their safety.
According...
2015
Russian LGBT efforts must begin with cultural change
Author: Gabriel Dunatov This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bare-chested bravado dominated the headlines. His reckless, unilateral military intervention in Syria left the international community split...
2015
Residents discuss neighborhood relations
Author: Hannah Fishbein At a community meeting held at Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock, local residents came together for a panel-led discussion...
