English Department to host Sarah Manguso poetry reading On May 12, the UC Davis English department will welcome poet Sarah Manguso as part of the creative writing program’s…
Arts & Culture
Black British Writers U.S. Tour sells out the Mondavi Center
Writers bring visibility to the black experience in London through powerful performances On Tuesday, May 3, I had the good fortune of attending the Breaking Ground: Black British…
Mother’s Day review
If you love your mom, steer clear of this movie Mother’s Day is the day that we show our appreciation for our mothers just a little more than…
Danzantes del Alma hosts annual show
Folklorico dance troupe showcases different regions of Mexico Danzantes del Alma, UC Davis’ acclaimed folklorico dance troupe, will be holding their annual show on May 7 at 7:30…
‘The Life of Pablo’: an attempt to encapsulate everything we’ve heard about Kanye since ‘Yeezus’
Part Two of Rashad Hurst’s write-up of TLOP The Life of Pablo gets the closest, and at the times the farthest, from resonating when it explores the relationship…
#Shakespeare comes to Third Space
A modern take on the Bard Who said Shakespeare is dead? From May 7 to 8, theatre startup Kim and Kothi will be showcasing a production that embodies…
Whole Earth Festival: A look at this weekend’s music lineup
Bands and musicians from Davis, throughout California, Canada, head to annual local festival The joys of Spring Quarter don’t end after Picnic Day. This weekend’s Whole Earth Festival…
May the Fourth be with you
Star Wars-themed events on campus Celebrate Star Wars Day, you must! May 4 is Star Wars Day, a day of celebration for Star Wars nerds everywhere and the…
Breaking Ground: Black British Writers Tour makes its way to Mondavi tonight
Tour includes a diverse collection of work by black writers from around the U.K. On Tuesday, May 3, the Mondavi Center will host an event for the Breaking…
Student Sounds: Kalm Dog
Kalm Dog continues to expand in sound, more recently endeavoring to release a freshman EP There’s a small toy store next to El Burrito, and if you don’t…
47th Annual La Gran Tardeada to be held this Saturday A day of celebrating the Latinx community
Festival celebrates Chicanx/Latinx community with day of live performances, food and more On April 30, La Raza Cultural Days, a week of programs that aims to empower the…
Happy 20th Anniversary, Watermelon Music!
Downtown music store to host live jazz ensemble performances Friday, April 29, is the 20th anniversary of a beloved music store in Downtown Davis — Watermelon Music —…
“To be accepted for who you are and loved no matter what”: The Life of Pablo
Kanye makes his newest album his personal Tumblr “To be accepted for who you are and loved no matter what”: The Life of Pablo What a difference a…
A review of Robert DeLong, the Wii controller-wielding, one-man band
Entertainment Council hosts Robert DeLong in intimate venue On Tuesday, April 19, UC Davis students enjoyed a performance by Wii controller-wielding one-man band Robert DeLong. ASUCD’s Entertainment Council…
“Let’s Talk About Sex” campaign hosts art show
Let’s Talk About Art promotes comfortable conversation The “Let’s Talk About Sex” campaign will be hosting its first art show on Thursday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to…