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Friday, January 30, 2026

Arts & Culture

Students reframe beauty through MENASA’s ‘Confronting Western Beauty Standards’ event

Attendees discussed femininity, identity and the importance of open conversation   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    On Jan. 21, the Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) and...

Students reframe beauty through MENASA’s ‘Confronting Western Beauty Standards’ event

Attendees discussed femininity, identity and the importance of open conversation   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    On Jan. 21, the Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) and...

A beginner’s guide to reading women in translation

Six recommendations to expand your list of favorite female authors across the world   How many languages do you know? For most Americans, the answer is...

Cathy Linh Che’s storytelling is a restorative act at the latest installment of The Department of English’s Creative Writing Series

The Vietnamese-American poet discussed familial influences in her Oscar-shortlisted documentary short film and book of poetry, ‘Becoming Ghost’ BY JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org On Jan. 14,...

Review: Comedy and satire collide in killer thriller ‘No Other Choice’

Park Chan-wook’s newest film delivers a one-of-a-kind blend of distinct tones By JONAH BERMAN — arts@theaggie.org For college students and seasoned professionals alike, the job search...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more TV Show: “A Man on the Inside” by Michael Schur (2024) Michael Schur’s latest sitcom follows...

Review: KDVS 90.3FM threw winter quarter’s inaugural backyard show

Tastes Like TV Static, Carport and Pressed kicked off the first house show of the season  By MIRIAM RAMAKRISHNAN — arts@theaggie.org  For many, winter quarter stirs...

From page to screen: ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ re-opens the discussion surrounding faithful story adaptations

Students share their thoughts on Emily Henry’s first book-to-screen adaptation By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org  When “People We Meet on Vacation” premiered on Netflix on Jan....

Is comfort media the key to solving wintertime blues? 

Davis students find respite during the darkest months of the year in their favorite films, albums and TV shows  By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  While the clear skies...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By MIRIAM RAMAKRISHNAN — arts@theaggie.org    Album: “She Hangs Brightly” by Mazzy Star (1990)   Quite frankly, any record...

Is Hollywood digging its own grave?

Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. and what it means for the American film industry By JONAH BERMAN — arts@theaggie.org After 2025, the state of American cinema...

Tubi or ‘not to be’

Exploring the world of free streaming services in the age of digital viewing  By Hannah Osborn— arts@theaggie.org  These days, there are a plethora of streaming services...

New books for the new year

A seasonal guide to upcoming 2026 releases  By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org    Many bookworms get the most out of their year by curling up with a...

‘The Realm of Possibility’ explores the weaving thread between nature and the unseen at the Pence Gallery

Artists Diane Williams and Maryann Steinert-Foley investigate persistence and the human experience By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org  From Dec. 12 to Feb. 1, “The Realm of...

The 2025 Game Awards recap: Major announcements and a record-setting sweep

This year’s Game Awards hinted at upcoming games and celebrated studios that won big By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  On Dec. 11, 2025, The Game Awards began at...