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KOXY Radio is Occidental College’s only student-run radio station.

Mission Statement

Besides helping students to curate their own radio shows, KOXY also puts on concerts for the student body, bringing in artists of many different genres. KOXY prides itself in engaging with the Occidental community, providing sound support, showcases, merch, ticket giveaways, and music on campus for all to enjoy.

Meet our Team! 

Services We Provide:

KOXY DJ Booth
  • We have student-run radio shows that you can listen to at koxyradiooxy.com 
  • We run concert ticket giveaways on our instagram @koxyradio
  • We put on live concerts at Occidental College--including Fall Fest and Spring Fest--showcasing student bands and off-campus artists! We’ve had bands like Crumb, Abhi the Nomad, Mild High Club, and more!
  • We also help Oxy orgs and clubs put on events that require speakers, music, or audio set-up. We love collaborating with student organizations, clubs, and really just any creative group of people who want sound support at their music events, whether that be just playing music or providing speakers and sound equipment for live performances. Fill out this sound support form to make a request!
KOXY Band Practice Room
  • We run Oxy’s only Band Practice Room. The practice room is a new space managed by KOXY that is available for all students to reserve to practice music and create bands! Established in the Spring of 2023, it represents a spatial collaboration between SLICE and REHS to support the vibrant music community at Oxy. It includes a full PA system, drum set, bass amp, guitar amp, keyboard, and microphones. Fill out our interest form or email us to get room access!
  • We sell merch 😗 (go see it at koxyradiooxy.com)
    • Designed by our very own Rain Cha, our merch includes stickers and tote bags. You can shop on our website, find merchandise at events, or email us to order!

Spring 2025 Events

  • Chapel Boiler Room 2/22: DJ set by MGNA Crrrta in Herrick Chapel
  • Acoustic Show 3/18: Acoustic sets by Oxy students
  • OXY Jazz Fest 3/23: Jazz Masterclass + Performances by Oxy Student Chamber Jazz Groups, Oxy Faculty, and Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap
  • Acoustic Show 3/25: Acoustic sets by Oxy students
  • Practice Room Showcase 4/11: Performances by Oxy student bands
  • Spring Fest 4/26: Our biggest live music event of the semester! 

Past Events

Halloween Drag Night

KOXY Drag Show flyer and participants in drag

Sunset Show

KOXY Sunset Show flyer and seated group watching a show participant

KOXY Team Members

Clare Kennerly

Clare Kennerly,
Station Manager

CSLC Russian & Economics major, class of 2026




 

Zinnia is wearing a red shirt and is standing outdoors

Zinnia Estes,
Events Staff

MAC major, class of 2027

 

 


 

Rain Cha

Rain Cha,
Graphic Design Director

MAC Production major, class of 2025


 


 

Sadie Ballot

Sadie Ballot,
Events Staff

MAC major, class of 2025


 

 

 

Maeve Mascarenhas

Maeve Mascarenhas,
Tech/Web Staff

Sociology major, class of 2026




 

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Isaac Ramirez,
Spring fest Board Staff

Cognitive Science and Music major, class of 2025

 

 

 

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Milla Duguay,
Tech Staff

Philosophy major, class of 2026

 

 

 

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Niko Seaney,
Programming Staff

Cognitive Science major, class of 2027

 

 

 

Grady Roy

Grady Roy,
Tech Director

MAC major, class of 2027


 

 

Keita is wearing a sweatshirt and standing in front of a building

Kieta Yamamoto,
Programming Director

Cognitive Science major, class of 2025

 



 

Lily Pesikoff

Lily Pesikoff,
Social Media Director

Music Production major, class of 2026


 

 

Melia Valentine

Melia Valentine,
Web Director

CSLC major, class of 2025
 



 

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Sophie Weil,
Spring Fest Director

MAC major, class of 2025




 

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Molly Malin,
Spring Fest Board Staff

MAC major, class of 2027

 

 

 

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Max Sindel-Dempcy,
Tech Staff

Music Production and Computer Science major, class of 2027

 

 

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Grant Leigh,
Practice Room Manager

UEP major, class of 2027