Culture

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Hopsin hits a homerun with ‘Ill Mind 8’

Author: Benj Salkind The last few weeks have been pretty darn good for hip-hop fans: Kendrick Lamar finally put out those “Untitled” songs I’ve been waiting...

SASA premieres playing Holi at 2016 festival

Author: Brianna Zimmerman Complete with brightly colored body parts, smiles stained blue and orange by biodegradable colored powder and pounding bass rhythms from a mixture of...

Late Oxy curator remembered fondly in Weingart exhibit

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza Champion speed typer, scrapbooker, and ballroom dancing champion were just some of the peculiar pursuits of Occidental's late curator and art director, Hendrik...

Autumn heat complicates fall fashion

Author: Ben Tuthill Supposedly, it is now fall.  One can tell by the hundreds of nice girls from New England all across campus who are looking...

Titus Andronicus bring punk rock, moshing to Sycamore Glen

Author: Elwyn Pratt The sound of powerful and raucous punk rocking could be heard across campus as Titus Andronicus and opener Ceremony performed at Sycamore Glen...

Exhibit explores unity across cultures

Author: Damian Mendieta Situated on a majestic hill in Century City, the elegant structure of the Annenberg Space for Photography could very well be a portal...

Timeflies puts twist on Top 40 hits

Author: Noel Hemphill In the darkly lit room where every beat is felt through the floorboards and walls, music from music duo Timeflies excited fans with...

Kristoff Krane showcases poetic hip-hop at Weingart Patio

Author: Emma Lodes Last Saturday night a small crowd of around fifty hip hop enthusiasts stood on Weingart patio to watch Kristoff Krane perform. As he...