Arts & Culture

Mondavi showcase features diverse range of a cappella groups. As students return from a week of rest and relaxation, UC Davis has no shortage of events to keep the fun going well into Spring Quarter. One such event is the 2018 HellaCappella showcase, featuring a cappella groups from all over the west coast. For the […]

Voices, conversations, sounds in the month of April   Film: Two Rivers Where? Quaker Meeting House When? Friday, April 6, 7 p.m. What is it? A screening of the film will take place as well as a discussion led by the filmmaker Paula Palmer, a longstanding advocate for indigenous rights in Costa Rica and as […]

Nate Hernandez is Kisos UC Davis alumnus Nate Hernandez, known by his stage name Kisos, released his debut EP, “Voices,” on Feb. 16. He also started a public relations firm that represents those who identify as queer, people of color or both. Currently residing in New York, Hernandez talked about his new music and his […]

Cocktail recipes for spring With the end of Winter Quarter approaching, the rejuvenation of spring break is close. For some, that means taking a smaller load of classes. For others, it means more excuses to enjoy a refreshing cocktail. So, in light of spring break — and eventually, Picnic Day — here’s a list of […]

A different outlook for physicians, students, parents School isn’t the only place to get educated. With an increase in accessibility of informational podcasts, people have easier access to learning more about almost anything. Whether it’s while standing in front of the bathroom mirror or during those long morning commutes to work, podcasts make learning possible […]

Davis cafe boasts down-to-earth atmosphere With spring break just around the corner, many students are looking for cool spots to hang out together during the brief but sweet interim between Winter and Spring Quarters. Brightly colored, homely and eccentric, the cafe in downtown Davis known as Delta of Venus is perfect for getting work done, […]

Check out these informative and enthralling films to broaden your horizons Netflix shows and rom-coms can quickly become redundant and overwatched. If you’re looking for some fresh content to stimulate your brain and broaden your outlook on the world, check out some of these inspiring and critically acclaimed documentaries that may strike a chord.   […]

Art to fill your week of spring break If you’re not recovering from finals stress by relaxing in Hawaii or partying in Cabo this spring break, join the club. For those staying local this break (or for those looking to plan future Saturday outings during the quarter), the following is a list of museum destinations […]

Star-studded record revolutionizes movie soundtracks Since its Feb. 16 release, the phenomenon that is the “Black Panther” film has swept the nation. The superhero flick is characterized by an A-list cast, almost all of whom are black. While this is not the first black superhero movie, it has quickly become the most successful. Coupled with […]

Art to give you butterflies in your stomach The phrase often goes that “art is all around us.” If one counts a bug as a medium or representation of art, then there are 10 quintillion individual examples and 30 to 40 million species of such art. That’s a lot of art. “It Bugged: Insects’ Role […]

A few of the front-of-stage women in rock music As a teenager, the alt-rock musicians that dominated my local radio station, headlined festivals and who ultimately cultivated my musical tastes were male. Bands like Pearl Jam, Young the Giant, the Killers and Death Cab for Cutie were the formative sounds of my teenage years, but […]

Cult following of 17-year-old game finds footing locally, internationally The video game industry is undeniably massive, producing plenty of games on the largest and smallest of scales throughout a calendar year. Typically, a game upon release will have a lifespan, depending on various factors like audience base and quality, that can last months or even […]