Arts & Culture

Titles that entertain and educate After binge-watching Parks and Recreation for the third time on Netflix, I decided it was time for me to move onto watching some new content. I delved into the documentary section of Netflix and was pleasantly surprised. These are not the stuffy documentaries of your tortured middle-school science class days. […]

From throwback music to one of rap’s biggest names It’s Spring Quarter, meaning it’s finally time to have some fun. The Golden1 Center, conveniently located in Sacramento, is holding plenty of concerts over the next few weeks to choose from. To kick off the quarter, here are a few concerts that might provide recovery from […]

Players rap, film, write poetry and more The UC Davis men’s basketball team has some serious skills on the court. However, many may be unaware of the various artistic talents these players also possess. This year’s NCAA Tournament competitors don’t just play ball — they rap, film videos, edit photos, host fashion blogs, crack jokes […]

After storms, clouds and finals, we’re walking on sunshine and listening to this burning playlist As the wise Katy Perry once said, “after a hurricane, there’s a rainbow.” What better way to celebrate the rainbow that is Spring Quarter than by soaking in the sun on the Quad with a hot playlist?     “Paradise […]

Popular boba tea chain brings newest store to downtown Davis In a town like Davis, there can never be too many boba places. For many Aggies, bubble tea is a staple drink. The craze for boba stems not only from its deliciousness, but also from the social atmosphere that comes along with the boba-going experience. […]

Celebrate the arrival of spring with activities, food, beer When UC Davis’ Anthropology Museum coworkers Greg Wada and Kathleen Brandl grabbed a beer to bounce event ideas off each other, they knew that they’d struck gold with their brainchild — bringing the traditional Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival to Davis and hosting it at Sudwerk Brewery. […]

Davis community celebrates diversity Davis is often recognized as a town with a strong sense of community well-being and resounding harmony, whether it is due to the culturally diverse college-town atmosphere or the physically tight-knit aspect of the city. The Culture Co-op (with “Co-op” standing for “caring, optimistic, open-minded people”) understands the importance of learning […]

John Oliver, Trevor Noah, Samantha Bee add much-needed humor in wake of new administration Over the past few years, political comedians like John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah have had tremendous success with their social commentary. With the Trump and Clinton campaigns, not a day passed without something new to […]

What’s available for vegan eaters at this quintessential UC Davis eatery? “If I was a picky eater, I don’t think I could be vegan,” said Danny O’Brien, a vegan and first-year environmental science and management major. “Your options can be limited at times, but that comes with being vegan.” Indeed, eating vegan restricts the variety […]

A cappella choir to move on to ICAA semifinals UC Davis’ very own a capella group, the Liquid Hotplates, has been chosen to compete at the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella (ICCA) Tournament on March 25. After winning the Northwest quarterfinal a few weeks ago, the group is now advancing to Salem, Oregon, where […]

Art of protest used to enact social change Protest in today’s political atmosphere is not only necessary, but also an outlet for artists to use art as a form of social change. From the Dakota Access Pipeline protests to the Women’s March, art has been used as a powerful tool in protest for marginalized voices […]

Essential tunes to get you through week 10 and finals “Build Me Up Buttercup” – The Foundations The anticipation of spring break is upon us; the days are sunnier, and, along with that, your mood a little brighter. It’s all fun and games at the end of winter quarter — that is, until week 10 […]