The Zweets Station on the corner of Eagle Rock Boulevard and Westdale Avenue transports its guests into a wonderland of vibrant colors and abundance. Carbonated beverages from all over the world and vintage American sweets cover the walls. The store sells hundreds of different candies, from jelly beans to salt water taffy to chocolate. The plethora of candies and the...

In the midst of his extensive "Social Experiement Tour," Chance The Rapper took the time to headline Occidental's 2013 Fall Concert Saturday. From Chance's wild antics on stage to the mosh pits that formed in the crowd, this year's highly anticipated musical performance was jam-packed with energy. Chance's appearance was met with wild enthusiasm and rambunctious shenanigans from the crowd....

The bell tower chimes as students hurry to class Wednesday, Nov. 6. But even the last stragglers stop and stare at the blue fabric cascading down the stairs between Johnson and Fowler Halls, draping off the rooftops and dripping into the quad, intertwined like a thick yarn net. When students finally tear their eyes away from the spectacle and scurry...

When Chance The Rapper stops at Occidental as a part of his "Social Experiment" tour Saturday, courtesy of Programming Board, a fascinating convergence is set to take place between an explicit, drug-influenced rapper and a liberal arts college student body. While Occidental takes a scholarly approach, Chance uses artistic expression to bring social issues to light. Chance, born Chancellor Bennet...

Another year, another "Call of Duty." Publisher Activision has churned out this franchise at the end of every year since 2005, including this year's game, "Call of Duty: Ghosts." Activision's strategy was made possible by using two different developers for the "Call of Duty" series who work on a two-year cycle. Staggering the years gives gamers (and investors) what they...

Occidental student interns are making an impact in the film world, partnering with independent production companies to learn about the filmmaking process. A preview screening of new independent drama "The Motel Life" was held at Occidental on Nov. 7. The evening was hosted by two students at Occidental currently interning at production company Polsky Films. The event was part of...

A performance installation arrives on campus today, bringing students and local artists together to knit on the front steps of Occidental College. The group will continuously operate knitting machines in the space between Johnson and Fowler halls from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m, as part of the West Coast premier of Liz Collins' ongoing project, KNITTING NATION. Collins, currently an...

The eerie tree scape of Sycamore Glen was the ideal backdrop for KOXY's Hip-Hop Halloween show Friday. The show featured artists Zeroh, Ras G. of Brainfeeder and Poo-Bah Records and Jonwayne of Stones Throw Records. The showcase introduced students to lesser-known artists while providing a dance-worthy environment free of alcohol related incidents. "Stones Throw is a really cool up-and-coming record...

Scott Kulicke arrived at Occidental with plans to study creative writing; a few short years later, he's already stepping into the film industry as a screenwriter and filmmaker. Along with fellow seniors Ian Bradley and Joey Massari, Kulicke has shot two videos for Programming Board this year, operating under the shoestring budget characteristic of student films. "It makes you get...

Larry Kramer’s semi-autobiographical play, “The Normal Heart,” beautifully tells a story about living with HIV/AIDS. While the play first premiered in the 1980s, the issues remain relevant today and will enlighten viewers about how the HIV/AIDS epidemic affects the LGBTQ community. The show will run at the Fountain Theatre for the next two months. In New York City during the...