Arts & Culture

Archives include artifacts from around the world, Davis It’s certainly not every day that you get to look at a 1974 B.C. Sumerian clay tablet and Shakespeare’s second folio in the same place. At Special Collections, however, it’s just another day on the job. Established in 1966, Special Collections is located inside Shields Library, and […]

Less than quintessential, but equally as memorable, locations in the state we call home People who live in California know that the North and the South are definitely not the same state — from Eureka to San Diego, every city in between seems to have its own distinct culture and sites that comprise the state’s […]

The arts desk reflects on the academic year Oftentimes, listening to a song can take you back to a very specific moment — you can remember how the right song captured just exactly how you felt when you were cramming for a midterm, when you were out dancing with friends, when you were preparing to walk […]

Movies that everyone can enjoy, from thrillers to rom-coms to documentaries   Terrified of not having enough summer movie options and being forced to watch the dreaded Emoji Movie? No need to fear — here’s a short list of films to provide you with a well-rounded movie-going experience this summer.   The Beguiled — Psychological […]

The Best of Arts in Davis 2016-2017 The 2016-2017 school year at UC Davis saw phenomenal performances and events unlike any other. From concerts to comedy shows, the quality of entertainment available to students throughout the year is just another aspect of what makes Davis such a unique place. Here are some of the most […]

Graduate student talks violin, metalsmithing, musical sculpture Corey Wolffs is an artist. Mediums, outlets, instruments — they do not confine or even define his craft. How could they? Wolffs is the inventor, the maker, the player, the adhesive that both literally and physically fastens his work together. “For my undergraduate thesis project, I made musical […]

Pieces range from apps to furniture to fashion The Department of Design will present its first-ever undergraduate senior showcase from May 22 to June 18. For anyone confused as to what the subject of design entails, fear not — the exhibit’s preparer, Chris Jones, has clarified what it means to showcase design. “The short answer […]

A fusion of classical and pop The Davis Chamber Choir (DCC) Spring Concert will be the choir’s third major concert this year. They will sing both a cappella and to musical accompaniment as both a full group and in smaller group combinations. Their music ranges from classical and choral works to arrangements of pop and […]

Season two showcases different narrative than previous episodes From the get-go, the second season of Master of None gave off a very different vibe than the previous season. For starters, the first episode of the season is featured in black and white and is set in Modena, Italy, with everyone speaking Italian. However, those jarring […]

Dressing for fluctuating weather Amihan Redondiez, a first-year gender, sexuality, and women’s studies major, values the art of thrifting and especially layering for the strange spring-to-summer weather transitions. With 50-degree mornings and 90-degree afternoons, it’s impossible to wear one outfit the entire day. Redondiez has the answer to this dilemma.   ASW: What is your […]

UC Davis sorority women sing for philanthropy, personal development Claire Ongaro, a first-year communication and design major, is a natural singer — she’s not formally trained in singing, but has a natural voice. In high school, Ongaro channeled her musical expression by walking through her house, singing to the audience in her kitchen or living […]

An Inside Look with Martin Moran about his play Content warning: Sexual abuse Martin Moran, an Obie award winner, has written a captivating tale about the harsh realities and how to deal with them. The Tricky Part is about the issue of the complications of childhood sexual abuse. Moran wanted to encourage people to deal […]