Arts & Culture

La La Land expected to continue dominating awards season I look forward to the Academy Awards every year; the glitz and the glamour, the moving speeches and that special feeling of watching something universal, knowing that people all around the world are tuning in. But I admit that I also watch it for the awkwardness […]

Davis graduate talks female powerhouse musicians, literature, the blues Samantha Sipin’s sound can be deconstructed by the threads of her influence: a strand from Amy Winehouse, another from Carole King — each one interwoven by the needle of blues and soul. For the singer-songwriter, music is never “new.” It can only be understood in the […]

It’s more exciting than pretzel day — revisiting The Office The Office — yes, the witty, dry-humored show that everyone seems to have watched  — has an underlying social narrative. It explores the absurd simplicity of the average American life, and, interestingly, how the lives of average folk intersect and overlap. The hit TV show […]

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike brings humor, student acting, real-life drama If you thought your family was crazy, wait until you see this one. Starting Feb. 23, the UC Davis Theater and Dance Program is performing Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a Tony Award-winning comedy written by Christopher Durang. Set in […]

Hamster balls, disappearing acts, Mario Kart and more The Twenty One Pilots concert at the Golden 1 Center was hands-down one of the best concerts I have ever been to. They were so enthusiastic and genuinely seemed ecstatic to be performing. Twenty One Pilots are one of the most versatile bands when it comes to […]

Arboretum Open Mic night offered stage for performers to express themselves freely There is something magical about the sound that acoustic guitars produce: crisp, warm and soothing. With the right music, you can go anywhere and do anything — forget about stressful midterms and feel the warm summer breeze at the beach — even on […]

Regan shares his passion for his craft, career beginnings With all that’s going on in the world right now, sometimes laughter truly is the best medicine. For those who are comic buffs or simply looking for a laugh, Brian Regan, considered by many to be a veteran in the field of comedy, is coming to […]

With cast of all-star comedians, this parody is more relevant than ever What could be better than watching The Bachelor with a few of your closest friends? Watching Burning Love. Considering the wild nature of season 21 of ABC’s The Bachelor, the E! parody Burning Love could not be more relevant. Unlike the original dating […]

Is the fourth time the charm for this season’s bachelor? Few can say they share their significant other with 30 other people, let alone with nine million viewers on national television. But when competition is tough, one must go to extraordinary lengths in order to win the love of his/her/their life. This includes dressing up […]

Learn more about countries targeted by Trump’s executive order by checking out these movies On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting the travel of citizens from 7 Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. In light of this, thousands of people of all backgrounds and ages have gathered […]

Love or hate the holiday, it (and a sweet playlist) is here Just like the cute, heart-shaped candies passed around this time of year, Valentine’s Day seems to leave a sweet or sour taste in everyone’s mouth. Whether you celebrate or despise the holiday, I present to you two appropriate playlists.   Anti-Valentine’s Day Being […]

Where to find the best Davis/Sacramento events Open Mic Night Under the Stars, Thursday Feb. 9 Where? Arboretum Wyatt Deck When? 7-9 p.m. What is it? Open Mic Night, a UC Davis classic, is set to hit the UC Davis arboretum. Unlike open mic nights at the CoHo, this “under the stars” version will be […]