Arts & Culture

A lesson in mind over matter For the first time, the Department of Theatre and Dance offered a tight wire course undergraduate students. The course began this fall and has been well received by enrolled students. The course is dedicated to hands-on training and discussions of the anthropological as well as philosophical implications of the […]

How students “face the music” despite busy schedules, large workloads Most students have enough on their plates with classes. Adding extracurriculars on top of that can stretch people thin, but it pushes them to develop time management skills and a strong work ethic. Students involved in campus-affiliated music groups take these steps in stride — […]

A bear to remind us of what makes us who we are Co-written and starred by Kyle Mooney himself, dramedy “Brigsby Bear” demonstrates Mooney’s cinematic and creative genius. Expanding beyond his early YouTube days of Good Neighbor Stuff (which launched his career) and current place on Saturday Night Live, Mooney finds a coexistence of humor […]

Books concerning history, food, fantasy and life experiences Throughout college, high school and even middle school, we have been assigned certain books to read for class. Oftentimes, these works of literature were grandiose in vocabulary, plot and length. Couple that with the era of technology and media that we grew up in, and you get […]

Adapting L.A. fashion to Davis style Grace Simmons, a third-year communication major, tends to lean toward a more athletic style. Raised in Los Angeles, Simmons’ style has been heavily influenced by her hometown, but coming to Davis proved a culture shock in terms of her style. Nevertheless, she has managed to adapt her L.A. style […]

The Liquid Hotplates host annual a cappella show With Fall Quarter coming to a close, a cappella group The Liquid Hotplates will once again host its annual Alottacappella event on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. The show will feature other on-campus groups including The Spokes, The Lounge Lizards, The Afterglow, Cleftomaniacs, Levels of Vocal Expression, […]

Entertainment Council announces performance earlier this morning ASUCD’s Entertainment Council wowed the student body after bringing Chance the Rapper to UC Davis’ ARC Pavilion last October. After the announcement earlier this morning that Khalid will be performing on campus in May, EC is two for two. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter made waves with his 2017 album […]

Artists use work to confront harsh obstacles in lives We all possess intimate coping mechanisms to push through personal hardships. Whether it is a family strain or another gut-wrenching worry, it’s easier to escape those negative emotions. Some face them head-on and use these obstacles to create something beautiful. Each of the five participating artists […]

An article about podcasts, interviewing a podcaster who podcasts Andrew Cope, a fourth-year computer science major and co-host of podcast “How Do You Feel About That?,” loves podcasts. It comes as no surprise, then, that one of his episodes is about — you guessed it — podcasts. That episode alone has thousands of listens, as […]

What to look forward to in the coming month Double Dose of Jazz, Nov. 30 Where? Ann E. Pitzer Center When? 7 p.m. What is it? For a night of smooth melodies and lively performances, join the jazz bands of the UC Davis Music Department as they perform two concerts: one in the afternoon and […]

It’s bigger, better, darker and spookier. It’s Halloween time in 1984, and “stranger things” are still happening in Hawkins, Ind. Released to Netflix on Oct. 27, the second season of “Stranger Things” provides nine new episodes, or “chapters,” fully equipped with everything a good sci-fi sequel should contain. It’s bigger, better, darker and spookier, but […]

How students benefit from practicing art It is no mystery that college students lead stressful lives. Balancing work, friendships, internships, sports, etc. on top of college-level curriculum often takes a toll on sleep schedules and sense of peace. For many students, watching the new season of “Stranger Things” serves as a good escape from worries […]