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… From the Chorus I never attended Occidental, but performed (usually in the chorus) in several productions in Oxy's Summer Theater program. My first year participating was in 1978, when I was all of 20. I was in the chorus of The Robber Bridegroom … A voice from the chorus remembers Omar Paxson '48, and a disenchanted Tiger laments …
… According to the American Council on Education, the chief areas on which … to be the group that provides them with the greatest rewards. Although one of the things that attracted me to being … Rice, all of whom have spoken at Oxy since my arrival here nearly nine years ago. As we talked, it struck me that they …
… minted graduates share their stories. Malena Ernani ’17 was born on Margarita Island, off the coast of Venezuela. … Latino neighborhood, and my mom worked her butt off to give me opportunities and the education that I deserved,” she … the Planned Parenthood Club as a sophomore to raise awareness about reproductive justice. She also interviewed …
… Namandjé Bumpus ’03 was 7 years old when, in a pique of curiosity unsurprising to her parents, she scribbled a letter to the American Chemical Society. The always inquisitive youngster got straight to the point: What … energy, and a passion for research, Namandjé Bumpus ’03 becomes a role model for others as a trailblazing director at …
… 35 “I don’t really like rocks—not for their own sake, anyway. But Scott’s unique mentorship helped me appreciate the bigger picture that … time at Oxy because they made me feel like a better world was not just possible but already real and tangible.” Meghan … to an unprecedented 11 retiring faculty, we called on some of their brightest students to share their memories, …
… initiated by artists, organizers, and community members, with OXY ARTS providing space and support to … Tonight in Atlantic City (Tin House, 2023), winner of the Washington State book award. She also wrote two poetry collections: How to Not Be …
… By Paul Robert Walker '75 In November 1945, six months after Germany's … in the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, where—for the first time in history—military and civilian leaders faced trial for … born on May 14, 1904, in Longwy, France, a fortress town near the borders of Belgium and Luxembourg. His father …
… Wiseman, author of the book Queen Bees and Wannabes , on which the Mean Girls movie and musical franchise is based, delivered … not mean you have to agree. When I went to school here, I was able to disagree with people who fundamentally had a … ’91 told the Class of 2025 at Occidental College’s 143rd Commencement ceremony on May 18. …
… of Occidental, West is the author of the New York Times- bestselling memoir Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman and … Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vulture, Jezebel, and others. West was a writer and executive producer on Shrill , the Hulu … Hillside Theater on the Occidental campus. This article was updated on April 25, 2024, to reflect changes in …
… An active-duty Marine for over seven years who was deployed in the Pacific and the Middle East, Levi … tenure. When asked about the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal he received for exemplary services, he’s characteristically modest. “It was very humbling to be recognized,” Levi says. “I like to …