Arts & Culture

Marvel film proves more than an action movie The highly anticipated Marvel film “Black Panther” made its debut on the big screen on Feb 15. The movie uses its platform to address many social issues while incorporating classic Marvel humor. It’s an action thriller that makes time for talk. With a stellar cast of some […]

Female impressionist exhibit currently on display The Crocker is exhibiting art from a very important California artist until late April. E. Charlton Fortune was an American artist whose career peaked during a time of cultural transformation regarding gender relations in Western society. Born in Sausalito, Calif. in 1885, Fortune’s works are emblematic of American Impressionism, […]

With Third Space closed, underground musicians struggle to book events KDVS held yet another show at the Turtle House this quarter, featuring KDVS DJs, Xris and Da Rap Nerd. The music was undetectable from outside — the sound completely trapped in the vicinity of a dimly lit basement led by a small flight of stairs. […]

Boost your mood with these tracks for an effective study session. With only a week to spare before the dreaded days of finals set in, it’s time to hit the books and pick out that perfect spot in the library. But a successful study session is only complete with the right music to set the […]

From the hardest to the easiest trivia, everyone has a chance to win The city of Davis is certainly not short on trivia events. With four different nights of trivia to fill your heart’s desire, almost every night of the week offers an opportunity to test your general knowledge. Some advice: Come with an eclectic […]

Renowned comedian Eddie Izzard visits UC Davis on Book Tour Eddie Izzard brought his international book tour to Jackson Hall of the Mondavi Center on Feb. 28. Izzard, a famed British comedian and actor, is on tour promoting his New York Times-bestselling memoir, “Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens.” The California […]

How technology has found its way into the tattoo industry The image of a tattoo artist hunched over a light table with pencil smudges covering the side of the artist’s hand may not be as true as it was before. For many, a pencil has been replaced by a stylus, a light table and paper […]

Casual fashion proves most important for students After the two-week bliss of 70-degree weather — in the middle of what is usually a cold Davis winter — came to an end, students made their way back to the warmth and comfort of their winter wardrobes. If any fashion lesson is to be learned, coziness is […]

New sandwich shop holds its own against competitors. The art of sandwich-making can be a delicate process, but Sourdough & Co. manages to get the job well done while still maintaining its own unique style and taste. With eight other locations in nearby areas such as Sacramento and Roseville, Sourdough & Co. is the most […]

UC Davis student enacts positive change through clothing brand For many, fashion is a means of communicating sincerely held beliefs and values. For third-year textile and clothing design major Shoei Shibata, fashion has become a vehicle for creating positive change. Shibata created his own clothing brand, Onus, which seeks to confront the issues facing society […]

A highly enjoyable, brutally sad gift This film review contains spoilers.   “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is a tough movie, but a masterfully crafted one at that. If someone graphed the emotional arc of this film, it would, without a doubt, resemble the Great Depression. Things just love getting worse in this movie. While […]

Enjoy a month of art, comedy, sports, gastronomic experiences John Cleese, Live on Stage plus a Screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” Where? Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center When? Wednesday, March 28 at 8 p.m. What is it? Famed comedian John Cleese is bringing his talents to Davis. The “Monty Python” co-founder will be […]