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Arts & CultureJanuary 30, 2018
New Netflix series based off comic book series By the looks of the Netflix ad and the seemingly excessive title, “The End of the F***ing World” may not seem like the next stop on your journey to occupy procrastination hours with. However, give it a short 20 minutes (about the length of one episode) and […]

Coachella 2018: Is it worth it?

Arts & CultureJanuary 29, 2018
Breaking the bank for Beyonce The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a phenomenon that can only be truly understood by someone who has experienced it firsthand. And no, that doesn’t mean from viewing photos shared on Instagram or watching performances via a Snapchat story. There’s a reason music festivals have acquired a cult-like […]

Men’s Winter Fashion

Arts & CultureJanuary 28, 2018
Making college men presentable On a budget, with little time to think about the clothes we put on every morning, looking fashionable is often the last thing us college men are thinking about. However, there is practical hope. These are some trends and tips to make your Winter Quarter more stylish without breaking the bank. […]

“Saturation III,” Brockhampton

Arts & CultureJanuary 28, 2018
The end of the “Saturation” trilogy brings new hits and even greater expectations for 2018 2017 was a year of highs and lows. But for Brockhampton, it’s been nothing but highs. A self proclaimed “boy band” based in Los Angeles, the musical group rode a wave of success throughout the year. Just over a month […]

Streaming like never before

Arts & CultureJanuary 28, 2018
The perks of being a student Xfinity On Campus is a streaming service made specifically for students. Because UC Davis has a contract with Xfinity, the service is free for all its students. Accessible from your laptop, desktop or mobile device, TV shows can go with you anywhere as long as you sign in with […]

BØRNS Blue Madonna Tour: A Review

Arts & CultureJanuary 28, 2018
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 […]

Style watch: how to funk up winter quarter

Arts & CultureJanuary 23, 2018
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 […]

The Shape of Water

Arts & CultureJanuary 22, 2018
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 […]

Star Snores

Arts & CultureJanuary 22, 2018
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 […]

alt-J and BØRNS to perform at UC Davis in April

Arts & CultureJanuary 22, 2018
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. […]

Back to school: a playlist to squash winter angst

Arts & CultureJanuary 21, 2018
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 […]

A Day at the Shuk

Arts & CultureJanuary 21, 2018
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 […]