Arts & Culture

Band-Uh!, Keni and katgrüvs among music showcases It’s uncontested that Picnic Day is the largest and most well-attended event on the UC Davis campus. But between morning mimosas and the obligatory afternoon nap, many student picnickers miss out on the day’s abundance of local performers. From the intricate acoustics of fingerstyle guitarist katgrüvs to the […]

Some favorites when you’re in need of a laugh Netflix and I have a love-hate relationship. Although I am forever indebted to this streaming service for its endless amount of television and movies available at just the click of button, sometimes the amount of content is overwhelming. There’s so much good TV to watch and […]

Picnic Day dance competition features Davis’ best dance groups The UC Davis Center for Student Involvement will host Davis Dance Revolution (DDR) in the Pavilion at 7 p.m. on Picnic Day, featuring several Davis dance groups showcasing both traditional and modern dance styles. One of the teams performing will be SoNE1, UC Davis’ first K-pop […]

What Jordan Peele has planned next When writer-director Jordan Peele’s Get Out was first released in February, audiences were not sure what to think, as the storyline was unique and the mixing of horror and racial issues was shocking. After receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, Get Out is now officially the third-highest […]

More than just the artist with no label, Chance has altered the music scene Back to back tours. Best Rap Performance. Best Rap Album. Best New Artist. The past year has been a time of achievement and maturity for 24-year-old Chance the Rapper. With his ascent to fame and influence, Chance is no longer just […]

Lamar tackles subjects of anti-blackness, religion, politics DAMN. Definitely my first reaction to hearing Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, released on April 14. Lamar gives nothing less than expected in his work. The album follows similar themes as his other works, tackling right-wing politics, anti-blackness, religion, mental health and even feminism. And this is what makes […]

Put this show on that Picnic Day to-do list On Picnic Day, the Fashion and Design Society will host the Picnic Day Fashion Show, with this year’s theme being “Aspire.” This annual event showcases the work of the talented students in the Design Department at UC Davis. Lisa Lo, a fourth-year design major, explained the […]

From live music to tasty food The Davis Farmers Market is the place to be during Spring Quarter. There’s always live music playing on Wednesdays, fresh food to eat and the guarantee of running into people you know. Below are a few tips on how to master the farmers market! Bring a blanket to sit […]

Spring reads and sunny days on the Quad — the perfect pairing Spring Quarter is here, and with it comes the slow but inevitable approach of the disgusting Davis heat, the bittersweet ending of the school year and the opportunity to finally relax in the Quad and soak up some sunshine. So if you’ve found your […]

Local Davis band talks funky outfits, importance of change Some of the specifics of Davis band Lo & the Mix’s history could not be recalled by those in the band themselves, even the original band members. What followed was a comical span of stuttered and confused recounts of the band’s past. “He was definitely there. […]

Spring activities in the Davis area It’s said that April showers bring May flowers, but Davis community members can also expect tons of exciting events this month.   Campsite: Hip-Hop Performance Show Where? Wright Theatre When? Saturday, April 15, 7 to 9 p.m. What is it? Campsite is the first hip-hop performance show hosted by […]

Event will host variety of music and dance, including local and Bay Area performers Simply put, the Camped Streetwear Club fills a niche on the UC Davis campus. With several renowned a cappella groups, talented instrumentalists and local garage rock bands dominating the Davis music scene, this UC Davis club is bringing an already-established hip-hop […]