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....
2014
Students flock to historic neighborhood bar
Author: Hannah Teskey Many Occidental students who frequented The Hermosillo or The York last year can now be found packing into the small, dimly-lit space at...
Basketball
Kyrie, Kev, and the King need time to gel
Author: Joe Siegal LeBron James' return to the Cleveland Cavaliers was by far the biggest sports story of the summer, sending expectations for the Cavs soaring...
2015
co-LAb gallery showcases emerging local artists
Author: Taylor Majewski Along York Boulevard's bustling stretch of assorted storefronts and twinkle-lit eateries, there are two doors, freshly painted in vibrant pink and blue. The...
2015
Public House introduces innovative pub menu, cold brews
Author: Malcolm MacLeod Inside the Eagle Rock Brewery Public House, tables full of 20-somethings sipped on beer and wine while sampling items from the restaurant's menu,...
2015
Catalans could set example for independence movements
Author: Stephen Nemeth Recent Catalan elections held Sept. 27 resulted in a surprising victory for secessionist parties. Obtaining 72 seats, a majority in the 135 seat...
Campus News
Active Minds wins award
Author: Charlotte Umanoff Representatives from Active Minds at Oxy received the Uniting Voices Award from the national Active Minds organization at the Active Minds National Mental...
2016
Proyecto Jardín occupied after hospital eviction threat
Author: Margaret Su Proyecto Jardín, a community garden and organization in Boyle Heights, serves as a cultural hotspot for the surrounding working-class neighborhood, providing nearby residents...
2016
Boesches recount travels, memories in Keck
Author: Michael Tonetti The college celebrated the life, legacy and travels of Politics Professor Roger Boesche and his wife, Mandy Boesche, in front of an intimate...
