Arts & Culture

UC Davis student talks personal showcase, politics of art Shuyi Qi, a fourth-year studio art and political science double major, is showcasing her collective work accumulated over her residence at UC Davis in an exhibit called “Journey.” The featured show is a water series, a collection of pieces inspired by the philosophical ideas introduced in […]

Ball gowns, toxic love — and mushrooms? The California Aggie’s arts desk took a trip to Varsity Theater to see “Phantom Thread,” an Oscar-nominated film about Reynolds Woodcock, a 1950s London dressmaker. Aggie arts writers take a closer look at the film — and perhaps mushrooms.   Isaac Flores For boys and girls hungry for […]

A band that makes you feel like part of the family “It’s not you and me, it’s us tonight.” That was the motto of the night for Judah and the Lion’s Valentine’s Day show at Ace of Spades. Ace of Spades, for those who don’t know, is a big room with red walls and an […]

Visual novelty, intricate points entertain all Brian Riley is a former writer for The California Aggie (an opinion writer for Fall Quarter of 2010 and a science writer for the Winter, Spring and Summer quarters of 2012). He is currently working on his Ph.D. in education at UC Davis. The old saying “you can’t judge […]

Students explain designs of their tattoos Tattoos, as art that permanently marks people’s bodies, most often come with a story. Often ambiguous designs hold meanings one could not understand at first glance. Here are a few examples from the UC Davis student body.   Sofia Donovan, third-year biological sciences major   The Aggie: When did […]

Options for those still struggling with Pass Two When pass times hit and every class seems to be full, Schedule Builder can seem like an abyss of defeat. With Spring Quarter right around the corner, many students attempt to opt for a lighter class load in the hopes of spending more time lounging in the […]

Are college students eating healthier today? Contrary to the popular belief that an average college diet consists of ramen, pizza and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on a day-to-day basis, studies show that current college students are actually more health-conscious than they’re given credit for. While most students are indeed strapped for cash, they are […]

Yale’s Low Strung stops in Davis for West Coast tour Yale is often recognized for its high academic rigor and quality. One facet of such a demanding community that may find itself unsung could prove to be one of Yale’s most unique. A 12-person cello band hailing from New Haven, Conn. plays music ranging from […]

UC Davis art exhibition explores gritty topics like refugee crisis The Manetti Shrem Museum of Art opened its third exhibition of the year on Thursday Feb 1. Running until June 24, “Welcome?” tackles pertinent issues like immigration and homelessness through the lens of hospitality. In light of the new curation, The California Aggie explored what […]

New showing will take place at Pitzer Center on Feb. 25 only The Department of Theater and Dance sent out an email Tuesday morning announcing that “Pippin,” expected to show in late February, would experience drastic changes to its performance after students were injured during rehearsal. The play will now only show on February 25 […]

History behind neon lights explained Bringing a unique selection of film and theater entertainment to Yolo County since its opening in 1950, the Varsity Theater is a staple of Davis culture. The first film to play at the Varsity Theater on June 9, 1950 was “The Eagle and the Hawk,” thus launching the start of a […]

Helping to avoid studying for midterms We interrupt your regularly scheduled program of studying for midterms to inform you that it’s time for a TV break. HBO has a wide variety of shows that are ripe for binging. Westworld A mind-boggling spaghetti western show that plays on the potential level of sophistication that artificial intelligence […]