Arts & Culture

Work, research of seven disciplines to be represented The Arts and Humanities Graduate Exhibition of 2018 will be on view starting May 31 through June 17 at the Manetti Shrem. The opening reception will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the opening day and will feature special performances according to Emily Clark-Kramer, a […]

A sophisticated comedy show My expectation of David Sedaris, the contemporary American humorist and writer, was different than my experience at his lecture at the Mondavi Center on May 9. His legacy and writing exudes sophistication, clever wit and a seasoned wisdom — he writes for The New Yorker and has ten books under his […]

The conversation flowed naturally… I couldn’t get my mind off of him over the next few days. There really was no reason for it. I mean, he wasn’t even the guy I went on a terrible coffee date with, but the thoughts were still there. I am by no means a romantic — because who […]

Davis Live Music Collective showcases local talent in annual festival Returning for its eighth consecutive year, the Davis Music Festival embodies the spirit of the Davis music scene, with live performances day and night throughout the small but vibrant town. Familiar faces from all over flock to the streets of downtown to enjoy performances from […]

Try these spirits in the last month of Spring Quarter For the majority of undergraduate students, college is a coming-of-age experience, and one seminal moment is turning 21. At that point, the world of legal liquor opens up, and students begin exploring their alcoholic options. But like most college endeavors, these explorations are often hindered […]

Controversy over cancellation Netflix original; predictions Content warning: This article contains spoilers for the Netflix original series “Sense8.”   The Netflix original show “Sense8” is scheduled to release a second two-hour special on June 8, but it’s unconfirmed if the special will actually be the show’s finale. A statement released on the official “Sense8” Instagram […]

Wine, music and more wine For a relatively new festival, Bottlerock Napa Valley has managed to enlist some big name performers — most notably this year’s headliners of Bruno Mars, Muse, Snoop Dogg and the Killers. As the festival’s name implies, Bottlerock is located in the heart of Napa Valley, and festival goers are made […]

Student clothing company to spread cultural appreciation Third-year communication and music double major Sammy Seaver was stopped by a random person while in Germany during his study abroad last year. Wearing a sweatshirt made by third-year design major Nigel McIntosh, Seaver was asked about the sweatshirt’s brand. “It started to spin the wheels for me,” […]

Adding to discussion about race, politics 48 seconds of light, feel-good music captivate listeners in the beginning of Childish Gambino’s new song “This is America.” However, around 47 seconds into its accompanying music video, we are introduced to the jarring image of a man sitting in a chair with a cloth bag over his head. […]

Changing classical music, one friend at a time Having been a part of the Davis community his whole life, cellist Eungee Cho felt it was necessary to bring Mellon Music Festival to his hometown. Cho, who lives and breathes classical music, believes that it has the power to ignite the community through his festival. Shows […]

Deadpool’s sequel follows its predecessor almost too closely “Deadpool 2” isn’t a bad movie. “Deadpool 2” isn’t a great movie. It’s much a continuation of the first; it feels exactly the same. The humor remains raunchy and phallic. The gore explodes in ribbons of red. Fourth wall breaks aren’t uncommon. People who enjoyed the first […]

13th annual Davis Feminist Film Festival shakes up definition of “feminism” Events like the 2017 Women’s March circulated a popular image: a sea of pink “pussy hats” and posters advocating reproductive health, equal pay and women’s rights. However, feminism is more than just a one-dimensional movement for gender equality — it fights for everyone. This […]