Arts & Culture

Exploring what tipping looks like in Davis. Anytime someone gets a service done or orders food from a restaurant, cafe or other food service establishment, they are usually faced with the tipping question. Tipping in general creates a lot of pressure and can be a bit uncomfortable. Some common worries include not having enough money […]

Marc Zimmerman presents his newest short story collection On Nov. 1, author Marc Zimmerman presented his latest book of short stories, “The Short of It All: Dreams and Scenes of Memoir Fiction” at the Avid Reader in downtown Davis. In addition to holding the title of emeritus professor at both the University of Illinois at […]

Swedish pop star makes cathartic, profound return   After an eight-year hiatus, Robyn released her latest album “Honey” on Oct. 26 — a slow synth-pop album that speaks to the growing pains that follow heartbreak and loss. The nine-track album diverges from her usual dance-pop style and creates a slower-pace sound accompanied by brutally honest […]

Delta of Venus’ Halloween show was anything but scary While Delta of Venus offers great coffee, scrambles and sandwiches, anyone who has spent time there can testify that it’s more than just a cafe. According to its website, Delta of Venus was founded in 1993 with the goal of “providing a comfortable space for the […]

Jonah Hill’s “Mid90s” an emotional homage to golden era of skateboarding Raw, gritty and powerful are three words that come to mind when describing Jonah Hill’s debut film “Mid90s.” The film stars Sunny Suljic, Lucas Hedges, Na-kel Smith and Olan Prenatta as a group of teenagers who embark on a skateboarders’ odyssey through broken spirits, […]

Amandla Stenberg movie focuses on self-love, racial politics Amandla Stenberg, the actress from “The Hunger Games” and “Everything, Everything,” is back in theaters to teach about the hardships that marginalized communities face in their day-to-day lives. “The Hate U Give,” based on the novel by Angie Thomas, starts off with a family of five having […]

Audiobooks for every occasion Audible, an Amazon company, has the world’s largest selection of audiobooks and is perfect for those who are constantly on the go. Available through the Audible website or app, the company provides over 150,000 titles as well as podcasts and audio series. Audible content can be listened to anywhere, on any […]

Challenge inspires restaurants to include vegan items on menus Every October for the past eight years, the Greater Sacramento area has hosted the Vegan Chef Challenge, a summons for local restaurants to feature unique vegan items on their menus. The turnout since 2011 has been brag-worthy, spanning from Rancho-Cordova to Sacramento to Davis, and now, […]

Cat cafe soon to arrive in Davis The city of Davis has a lot to offer its residents, including restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, shops, paintball and a weekly farmers market — missing from this list is a cat cafe. A cat cafe is a place where people can enjoy the company of cats while indulging in […]

Birdstrike Theatre hosts first performance with new troupe members Birdstrike Theatre has endured as UC Davis’ premier improv group for 15 years. The group consists of 12 members who come together to perform every other Friday. As one of the only improv groups on campus, Birdstrike welcomes campus and community members to attend, asking for […]

What the holiday means to Davis students and faculty As the air gets chillier and leaves start changing color, Davis students are buzzing with excitement for upcoming holidays and festivities. Between frantic party searching for Halloween night and gorging on mashed potatoes and stuffing on Thanksgiving, Latinx cultures will be celebrating Día de los Muertos, […]

New, late-night cookie delivery doesn’t disappoint The city of Davis, notorious for quieting down by 9 p.m., has been gifted with Insomnia Cookies, a cookie shop which is open until 3 a.m., seven days a week. The Davis location opened its doors on Oct. 1 and is the company’s first store in California. Insomnia Cookies, […]