Diana Trutia
11 Articles
Opinions
Opinion: The Cornell Daily Sun demonstrates the power of student voices
This article includes discussion of sexual assault. Sept. 21 the Cornell Daily Sun, Cornell University’s independent daily student newspaper, published an editorial revealing the names that became...
Culture
Boots Riley discusses ‘revolutionary and fun’ filmography in Choi
Occidental's Media Arts & Culture (MAC) Department, SLICE and the Rands Foundation hosted award-winning musician and filmmaker Boots Riley for a conversation with MAC associate professor Aleem Hossain...
Campus News
New CWP professors carry on Bob Sipchen’s legacy
After 28 years of teaching in Occidental’s College Writing Program, professor Bob Sipchen has retired and turned over his classes to two new hires,...
Culture
Joey Valence & Brae and student openers bring high-energy to SpringFest
Occidental’s annual SpringFest concert featured headliner Joey Valence & Brae, with student openers Aitan Milman (sophomore) and Hannah Fortvne (senior), April 4 at Remsen Bird Hillside Theater. The event...
Features
Reflections on First-Stage Writing Portfolios Amidst AI and Virtual Learning
Occidental students submitted their First-Stage Writing Portfolios March 1. The portfolio essays are part and parcel of the First-Year Seminar (FYS) curriculum and prime...
Community News
Highland Theatre purchase ignites cautious optimism
After an indefinite closure beginning in February 2024, the century-old Highland Theatre was recently purchased by actor and director Kristen Stewart, with the goal of maintaining...
Features
‘It took a long time, and that’s part of what I want to teach’: Professor Peter Dreier on his career of advocacy and service
After 32 years at Occidental, E.P. Clapp Distinguished Professor of Politics and Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy Peter Dreier boasts a unique accomplishment:...
Culture
Jamila Woods brings ‘Poetry as Ritual’ to Occidental
Award-winning poet and musician Jamila Woods conducted a reading and interview titled “Poetry as Ritual” for an audience of students and faculty at Choi Auditorium Feb....


