Arts & Culture

“Love, Simon” actor shares impact of LGBTQ high school love story “Love, Simon” was released on Mar. 16 and has since sparked discussion about acceptance toward LGBTQ youth. It’s the high school love story that many of my peers and I needed to see on the big screen when we were going through that hormonally […]

The best ceramics California has to offer Starting on April 13, the Davis Arts Center will be holding its first reception for the exhibition “ACGA: Ceramics in Focus 2018” from 5 to 7 p.m. This reception will be held as a part of “2nd Friday ArtAbout,” a monthly event hosted by Davis Downtown in an […]

A fresh new season brings undead drama to Netflix This article contains major spoilers for the Netflix show “Santa Clarita Diet.”   The second season of the Netflix original series “Santa Clarita Diet,” was released on March 23. Last season, the less-than-normal suburban realtors had several juicy conflicts resolved, but this season, some new ones […]

Locally brewed, locally loved One thing Davis has plenty of is beer. We have beer brewing classes, bars dedicated to beer and locally owned and operated breweries. If you want locally made beer, these three breweries are your answer.   Sudwerk Brewing Dock Store, 2001 2nd Street Known for its craft lager, Sudwerk is a […]

Matt and Kim break hiatus The crowd settled in as the band Twinkids opened for the show. People leaned into the bar to order drinks and excitedly murmured through the performance. Despite an incongruous audience, the electronic duo remained completely immersed in their music, swaying with eyes closed as if no one else were in […]

Brandi Carlile, Black Panther, surprise reemergence of MGMT mark strong musical beginning to 2018 While the novelty of the new year has worn off, 2018 is still quite new. Three months into the year, a lot is already changing, but the stream of great new music seems to remain a constant. I know that Davis […]

Department of Design undergraduates showcase fashion expertise Amidst the endless array of activities to experience on Picnic Day, a student-featured fashion show is one of the best. Put on by the UC Davis Fashion & Design Society, the annual show will be held twice in the ARC Ballroom, first at 11 a.m. and once more […]

The Aggie catches up with local band There are a few new things I’ve learned about the local band Lo & The Mix since sitting down with them last year. One cannot help but notice a strong new energy within the band, an undeniable chemistry between the members both new and old. Indeed, only three […]

Mondavi showcase a major success. Many minds were blown at the 14th annual Hellacappella showcase on April 6. Star-studded performances from a cappella groups from all over the West Coast proved to be an indefinite crowd-pleaser. The event itself was organized by UC Davis’ premier all-female a cappella group, The Spokes. This year, the showcase […]

Student-run group shares love of theater in new show Theater is often visualized thick with grandeur, the large lights and long coattails of Broadway. Such an art isn’t restricted to vast stages, though, and can also be performed under humbler roofs. The work of UC Davis’ Studio 301 is a perfect example of said simpler, […]

A monthly subscription box you don’t want to miss out on Accumulating a mere 16 ounce jar-full of trash in the course of two years is an achievement most people can’t fathom. While Youtuber Lauren Singer’s lifestyle might seem unattainable, there are feasible ways to minimize your environmental footprint — in this case, one subscription […]

Wes Anderson’s newest undertaking reaches new imaginative heights Unlike anything of its kind, Isle of Dogs is uniquely imaginative, enthralling audiences into the world of its fictional dystopian-esque Japanese land. True to form, Wes Anderson delivers a cinematic experience full of hilarity, deadpan wit and emotional charm. As Anderson’s second venture into the realm of […]