Arts & Culture

Blue Madonna takes BØRNS to a new level, setting him apart I had pretty high expectations before seeing BØRNS live in Oakland on Jan. 17. Not only had I heard great things through others who have seen him previously, but the sounds and feels of BØRNS set him up for success — the upbeat, pop-electronic […]

The ‘90s are back The winter is a hard time to be stylish, but Kelly Brady, a fourth-year communication and psychology double major, makes it look easy. She effortlessly looks like a ‘90s cool kid with her bright, mixed colors against the backdrop of a gloomy day. Her love for thrifting can be seen through […]

An award-winning allegory about unexpected love Director Guillermo del Toro shows us that love isn’t always pretty — literally. His poetic, Golden Globe-winning sensation, “The Shape of Water,” tells the story of a timid, mute cleaning woman named Elisa who falls in love with a mysterious water creature, who is captured for experimentation in hopes […]

Plot of “The Last Jedi” resembles Swiss cheese This article contains spoilers for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” To be fair, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” does stand out as a unique addition to the franchise, yet many of the risks taken only harmed the film. These missteps are seen in Leia’s story arc, Finn’s […]

Entertainment Council announces another campus concert After ASUCD’s Entertainment Council announced Khalid was to perform at UC Davis in May, it seemed like the “big artist” for the year had been finalized. But EC has once again partnered with Another Planet Entertainment to bring not one, but two well known musicians to the Davis campus. […]

Songs to start the new year positively Returning to school after the long, much-needed holiday break can be disgruntling. Despite its reputation among students as the worst of the academic quarters, Winter Quarter can offer a fresh start. It’s all a matter of having the right attitude. Brace yourself for the new year with this […]

After spending some time in Israel, Aggie writer recounts her favorite food and cultural moments Over winter break, I had the privilege of representing UC Davis in an educational program called The David Project, which brings student leaders from different college campuses to Israel in order to learn about the conflict and culture there. During […]

Putting actions into perspective Writings and drawings splattered across restroom stalls are to be expected of high school bathrooms. Crowd a giant group of angsty teens into one building and out pop scribbles of mini rebellion in the confines of a stall. However, finding it on a college campus was a surprise. Retrospectively, it shouldn’t […]

New exhibit explores legacy of Davis professor Wayne Thiebaud The work of Wayne Thiebaud, a renowned painter and former UC Davis professor, lives on with the Manetti Shrem Museum’s latest exhibition, “Wayne Thiebaud: 1958-1968.” In addition, Tacita Dean’s “Day for Night” is being added to the Manetti Shrem collection. Conveniently located on campus, the Manetti […]

From pop stars to circus stars, the options are endless With the Golden1 Center being a 20-minute ride away and the Mondavi Center right at our doorsteps, these are some of the most accessible venues for UC Davis students. Winter is the time to bundle up, but here are a few concerts to entice homebodies […]

From Childish Gambino to Lorde, the greatest artists of the year are up for nomination With the beginning of a new year comes the review of all that has transpired in 2017. And for those involved in the entertainment industry, that means awarding the industry’s stars for their greatest works and achievements. From the Academy […]

Ways every student can benefit from art Among family members, friends, peers and strangers alike, the onset of a new year sparks a rejuvenated spirit and a fresh hope in clean slates. Of course, the decision to make better or different personal life choices can be made at any point in the year with enough […]