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....
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....
2016
Meaningful political dialogue requires religious literacy
Author: Laura Scott For my first Communion, my grandma gave me a silver-linked rosary dotted with shiny white plastic beads. It had a weight to it...
2016
A forgotten narrative: survivors of sexual assault speak out on hookup culture, relationships and love at Occidental
Author: Emily Holguín In the fall of her sophomore year, Hannah* was enjoying another weekend night out with her friends when she came across a cute...
2012
Occidental prepares for 125 anniversary
Author: Haley Gray April 20 will mark Occidental's 125th anniversary, and college administrators are organizing a year- long celebration to commemorate the event. The festivities will...
Campus News
Earthquakes shake campus but cause no damage
Author: Stephen Nemeth Two earthquakes of magnitudes 5.1 and 4.1, both centered north of Brea, Calif., struck Los Angeles on March 28 and March 29, respectively....
2013
Faculty, professors question privacy after computer seizures
Author: Drew Jaffe Occidental faculty members and administration have created a committee to address privacy concerns prompted by the seizure of 42 administrative staff and eight...
2014
Wilshire to break ground downtown
Author: Noel Hemphill The Wilshire Grand Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, will be the tallest building on the west coast when it opens in 2017....
Arts & Entertainment
Passover brings students together
Author: Leah Nomkin The first of the Four Questions, "But why is this night different from all other nights?" echoed through the discussions held by Occidental...
