Arts & Culture

R&B Artist Khalid Performs at the ARC Pavilion There’s something undeniably charming about 20-year-old R&B singer Khalid. Whether it’s his authentic lyricism or his soothing voice, Khalid relates to his listeners in the most refreshing way possible. With the 2017 release of his debut album “American Teen,” audiences young and old found themselves enjoying Khalid, […]

After Chance, alt-J, BØRNS and Khalid, it can only get bigger and better. When ASUCD’s Entertainment Council landed Chance the Rapper to perform on campus in Fall Quarter 2016, students didn’t believe it could get any better. But then, it did. In 2018, EC managed to bring not one, but two massive shows to the […]

Run/walk, festival will celebrate individual uniqueness The Davis Phoenix Coalition will be presenting the 5th annual Davis Pride festival on Sunday, May 20, with a full lineup of performances featuring American Idol finalist Effie Passero from Modesto, Calif. There will also be a 5K run/walk before the festival to raise funds for the Davis Phoenix […]

Annual charity fashion show returns May 20 The Student Fashion Association’s annual charity fashion show is right around the corner. This year, the club will present Tropical Bliss, which will be held on Sunday, May 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the UC Davis Conference Center. All proceeds from the show will go to […]

Puppets add different dimension to critically acclaimed novel, play You may have been asked to read “The Bluest Eye” or possibly another Toni Morrison classic in a high school English class, but have you experienced it in play form? Better yet, have you ever seen the heavy story unfold through life-size puppets? From May 17 […]

Tomboy chic Renee Handley, a second-year environmental science and management major, knows how to thrift like a pro. Her style has evolved from wearing boy shorts to wearing dresses — all of which she procured at thrift stores.   ASW: What’s your style? Handley: I would say it’s pretty tomboy; I used to dress up […]

Local record store presents live, in-store shows Armadillo Music is not only a mecca for record and CD collecting Davisites, but it also serves as a concert venue. Located on F Street in downtown Davis, the store has a small, makeshift stage in its front corner where local musicians perform for fans and browsing customers. […]

Rapper makes history with win for “DAMN.” On Monday, April 16, The Pulitzer Prize Board unanimously chose Kendrick Lamar’s album “DAMN.” as the Pulitzer Prize winner for music. Lamar, an internationally acclaimed rapper, beat out two contemporary music composers for the award. In doing so, the Los Angeles native made history as the first non-jazz […]

A quickly growing industry Video games have come a long way from the simple Bertie the Brain game. With regard to all technological advances in gaming, the greatest and most notable improvement is accessibility. With a smart phone and access to the internet, video games are only moments away. Nevertheless, the recent increase in handheld […]

Treat your mom to breakfast on her special day Looking for the opportunity to treat the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day weekend, but unsure of where to start? Look no further than the brunch scene of downtown Davis for a mid-morning meal that will ensure your matriarch feels loved and appreciated […]

49th annual UC Davis celebration seeks to “bloom” awareness May 11 to 13 (Mother’s Day weekend — don’t forget, kids) marks the 49th Whole Earth Festival on the UC Davis Quad. The celebration will include several art spaces and food vendors as well as a fantastic lineup of local and student bands. Of course, it’s […]

Collected poems to welcome in the spring Last month was National Poetry Month, but there is no reason not to read poetry throughout the year. Poetry is a wonderful way to condense the human experience into an accessible medium that transcends time and space. Here are a few spring-themed collections of poetry that might speak […]