Arts & Culture

Aggie writer reflects on experience as arts journalist As an arts writer, movies and television have made a huge impact on my life. While at UC Davis, I expanded my knowledge of the two mediums drastically. For instance, I’m known for watching at least two movies a day. Freshman year, I believed that taking a […]

A concert you can laugh, cry, dance to On the night of May 7, Ace of Spades was filled with emotion — the rollercoaster kind that makes you want to cry, laugh and cry again. Jack Antonoff, the frontman of Bleachers, wasn’t just performing for hundreds of people; he was getting to know them, one […]

A look-back at the best hosts and opening numbers For movie buffs, there’s the Oscars. For TV junkies, we have the Emmy Awards. In the music industry, there’s the Grammys. And for those who can appreciate the art of theater, there’s the Tony Awards. This year, the 72nd Annual Tony Awards are to be held […]

Favorite music from student body There is a difference between a person’s all-time favorite song or album and the one they play on repeat every day. A favorite song might hold a specific memory, remind someone of the past embedded in an infectious sound. Yet the songs on daily repeat have an element that makes […]

How Aiello balances her opposite passions It seems many students have had a similar childhood experience: parents urging them to try a new instrument or sport, ultimately finding the niche activity that suits them best — often choosing between an individual artistic passion or finding joy in an athletic outlet. Yet there are some who […]

New halal restaurant settles in at Davis Commons “We are different” — that’s the slogan of Davis’ newest Mediterranean joint, The Halal Guys. The eatery, described as a fast-casual food chain, is serving up classic Halal cuisine, including gyro and falafel. The restaurant is situated in assembly-line style, similar to that of Chipotle or Subway, […]

Some noteworthy selections True Crime podcasts have recently garnered more attention. There are lots to choose from — but don’t worry, I did the dirty work for you and created a short list of the highlights.   My Favorite Murder For those of you wanting to hear about different murders that have a beginning, middle […]

Action film’s reliance on spectacle bogs all characters “Solo” is a Disney movie. It’s watched as a big label blockbuster and not much more — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The film’s $250 million budget doesn’t go to writing or actors, but to CGI and special effects. For a fan who watches Star Wars […]

Basement Gallery exhibits art from economics, art studio double major The UC Davis Basement Gallery recently showcased art from a handful of graduating seniors. In case you missed the exhibit, you can catch up here with the work of one of the artists, fourth-year economics and art studio double major William Zeng. Focused on themes […]

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 […]