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Falling ‘Head Over Heels’ in love with the spring musical
Occidental College’s theater department is bringing to the stage “Head Over Heels,” a musical comedy consisting of songs by the 1980s female rock band,...
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Occidental’s student diversity shines during graduation celebrations
The week prior to Commencement, graduates have the opportunity to take part in cultural graduation ceremonies, according to the 2026 Celebration Schedule on the Intercultural Community...
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A spotlight for storytellers: Occidental Children’s Theater takes center stage
The Occidental Children’s Theater is a theater troupe in its 31st year of performing fairytale-inspired shows and hosting camps for local kids. The cast is made...
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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...
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LA Phil internships introduced as gateway to music industry
As part of a new 10-week summer program, the Hollywood Bowl-Occidental College Internship program offers 10 internship opportunities for Occidental students to immerse themselves...
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Sholeh Wolpé hopes to reframe the image of Iranians through her poetry
Oxy Arts hosted an evening of poetry with Sholeh Wolpé, Iranian-American poet, writer and librettist March 28. The evening featured readings from her own poetry...
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First UN Global Dance Night brings peace through performance
Nine cultural dance performances by Occidental students and staff took the stage in the Dance Studio as part of the first United Nations Week...
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Hanna Garth discusses grassroots activism at ‘Food Justice Undone’ book talk
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University Hanna Garth spoke about the social dynamics of the food justice movement in South Central LA at...
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KOXY’s MP patio shows: ‘You’ll already be there’
Occidental College’s student-run radio station KOXY began hosting student artists/singer-songwriters on Tuesday nights at the Branca Patio by the Marketplace, Feb. 10. These "MP Patio Shows"...
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Critical Making Studio provides free access to art space and equipment
The bottom floor of the Academic Commons contains the Critical Making Studio (CMS), a makerspace open to all Occidental students, faculty and staff. According...
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Students’ craft teaching fosters creative expression in ARTS 100
Art Education Practicum, cross-listed as ARTS 100 and EDU 143, is a class where students work in pairs to create an art project and...
