Arts & Culture

Nine ideas to help keep up a fashion sense It’s that time of the year again, when it’s much too cold outside to even care about which sweater is being thrown on. Even though the winter season can diminish the pep in one’s step, there is no reason why it should dim wardrobes. The cold […]

Simple solutions to reinvent, transform leftovers Leftovers: the inevitable aftermath of Thanksgiving that can feel like déjà vu when one enters a food coma for days on end. Eating the same Thanksgiving meal for several days is something many look forward to doing. However, others need to spice things up in order to stick with […]

Homework and video games are unlikely duo, but not at UC Davis “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” and “Red Dead Redemption 2” were both released in October and more video games, such as “Fallout 76” and “Battlefield V” are scheduled to release later this year. As the big game titles keep flowing in, 2018 […]

Melissa McCarthy’s movie portrayal brings a criminal to life “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” is a honest look into real-life writer Lee Israel’s criminal career in the 1990s. The film, directed by Marielle Heller, opens with a disheartened Israel, whose celebrity biographies were no longer turning a profit. Behind on rent and swamped with her […]

An evening with Julia Nunes On Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., my housemates and I hosted a living room concert for Julia Nunes, a musician with over 230,000 Youtube subscribers who is known for her heartfelt covers, incredible voice and talented songwriting. As the house bustled with excitement for Julia’s upcoming arrival and performance, the […]

Australian trio leaves memorable performance at Bill Graham On Nov. 6, San Francisco welcomed alternative electro-dance group Rüfüs Du Sol at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The performance was the eleventh stop on Rüfüs Du Sol’s Solace Tour. The city was the perfect backdrop for the minimalist sultry sound that established the group’s presence in […]

Fall production to feature compilation of musical staples In the basement of Wellman Hall there’s a cluster of undergrads singing their hearts out in preparation for the upcoming fall review: “Movie Musicals!” The small classroom does not stop them from running lines and practicing their choreography. With directions being shouted from the entrance of the […]

Bullet journaling benefits organization, mental health Every so often, internet fads and Pinterest trends actually have some merit and staying power. A few years ago, the term “bullet journal” began trending among hashtags and blog posts alike. However, these dotted notebooks have allowed for serious organizational and mental growth for those who actively use them, […]

A curated list of songs, advice for studying Everyone experiences those days where they just can’t wait for the weekend, and during midterm season, every day is one of those days. Here’s a few songs to get you through those late night study sessions.     “Ready to Start” — Arcade Fire The music drowns […]

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 […]