Arts & Culture

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 […]

Student theater group puts on second spring show Studio 301 presents the musical rendition of the 1988 high school hit movie “Heathers.” The predecessor to “Mean Girls,” this comedy has bigger hair and thicker shoulder pads. The good girl teams up with the bad boy in a plot to kill the popular kids because if […]

A different type of music group The concept of Rogue Wav Colectiv is much more abstract than it seems at first glance. They make music together, but they are not a band. Their sound most resembles hip-hop, but members hesitate to define it as such. The best analogy to describe the group of 15 male […]

UC Davis’ annual big act rocks the Pavilion On Monday, April 23, alt-J’s U.S. tour came to the UC Davis Pavilion. The concert marked the first big show put on by ASUCD Entertainment Council since last year’s Chance the Rapper gig. The British indie rock band was joined by rising pop artist BØRNS, who spent […]

What students seek in Asian restaurants A frequently circulating topic regarding Davis food pertains to the lack of authentic Asian cuisines available. While it’s apparent that restaurants like Panda Express are Americanized versions of the culture they represent, the line between what’s genuine and gentrified becomes blurred. With a large population of Asian students attending […]