Arts & Culture

AI actress sparks conversation over the role of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    As it continues to evolve, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to redefine its role in many different industries — with the arts being no exception. The creation of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” has sparked controversy […]

UC Davis students express ambivalence toward Taylor Swift’s latest album  BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org The release of a new Taylor Swift album has become synonymous with a flurry of discussion, ranging from speculation on the inspiration for each track, connections to Swift’s personal life and passionate reactions from fans and critics alike. Swift’s 12th […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By JORDAN POLTORAK — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “Older (and Wiser)” by Lizzy McAlpine (2024) As a long-time fan of Lizzy McAlpine, my claim to fame is that I loved her even before her songs became famous on TikTok. I discovered her music in 2020, […]

Students discuss the value within UC Davis’ art programs By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    While UC Davis is ranked among the top public universities for research and is home to some of the most well-known veterinary science and agricultural programs in the world, the campus has also made sure to carve out space for its […]

Is seasonal color analysis a worthwhile approach to personal style?  By JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org Common sense dictates that specific colors flatter some people while washing out others, but the process of discovering the colors that look good on you can be tedious and time-consuming. Seasonal color analysis seeks to bypass that arduous process by […]

The importance of art in all its forms, according to the student community By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  Between classes, work and social commitments, it may be difficult for students to find time to engage with the arts. After a long day of intellectual and physical rigor, it is understandably more appealing to take a nap or […]

How the media perpetuates our sympathy towards evil when it comes to men By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  Nothing is more powerful than an attractive face belonging to the wrong person — you may have heard it before: “pretty privilege.” What’s even more dangerous: when you have beauty, charm and all the natural advantages you […]

A handful of novels deserving of a spot on your bookshelf this season By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  Autumn often feels like the perfect time to delve into your reading list. As the weather cools and classes swing back in full, it’s easy to feel like disappearing into a good book. An autumn evening in bed while […]

This effervescent album is ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love)’ with By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org     Modern romance often feels like an endless negotiation: a constant balancing act between independence and intimacy, boundaries and longing, self-preservation and surrender. In a cultural moment where cynicism about love often passes for wisdom, Olivia Dean’s “The Art of […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, novels, music    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   Movie: “How to Train Your Dragon” dir. Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois (2010)    Maybe I was reminded of this movie’s existence from the live-action release over the summer, but a casual listen to the track “Test Drive” […]

UC Davis Labor and Community Center presents new David Bacon collection By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org On view from Sept. 13 to Dec. 14, Shields Library will be exhibiting “In Camps, Under Trees and Evicted: Farmworkers Living Close to the Line in Northern California,” a collection of almost 90 photographs taken by union organizer and […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, music and more   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean (2025)   Some songs politely ask for your attention — “Man I Need” demands it in the smoothest way possible. Built on a laid-back groove with a hint of bossa-nova, […]