Arts & Culture

Davis Feminist Film Festival to feature films representing women of color, queer women, women with disabilities   In 1991, acclaimed director John Cassevetes said, “I’m very worried about the depiction of women on the screen.” Aren’t we all, John? It often seems that little progress has been made in how women are represented in mainstream […]

Get new recommendations for fiction, poetry The Aggie sat down with English professor Tobias Menely to discuss favorite books, genres and poetry. He is currently teaching “Introduction to Modern Literacy & Critical Theory” and “18th Century Literature” and will be teaching “Milton and Blake” in Fall of 2017. Check out the interview below for some […]

Stop by these places on your 21st Once a year, everyone gets to act like they’re the center of the universe, especially if that person is turning 21. Here in Davis, birthday gifts even come from strangers — better known as bartenders.   Wiki Tiki Bar, 234 D St. At the Wiki Tiki bar attached […]

Songs from the mid-20th century that still have merit today   Reflection often comes in the form of music, a sentiment as true today as it was in the past. Indeed, impactful artists from past decades spoke words of wisdom that have influenced the motions, the rhythms and the messages of music today. Certain songs’ […]

There are alternatives to talking about mental health Content warnings: suicide; depression and anxiety; sexual assault 13 Reasons Why. I know everyone and their mother is talking about it. Except me. I will never watch 13 episodes of a show that promotes a problematic narrative, and here’s why… I have struggled with depression and anxiety […]

MFA’s “Field Notes” exhibition showcases eight first-year students’ artwork The eight first-year students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree whose work will be featured in the upcoming “Field Notes” exhibition were brave enough to indulge their talents and pursue a post-graduate education in studio art. While the first year of their two-year degree […]

What to look forward to this month Relay For Life, Sat. May 6 – Sun. May 7 Where? Russell Field When? 10 a.m – 10 a.m What is it? Support an amazing cause by participating in Relay For Life, a 24-hour long event dedicated to fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Throughout the event, participants […]

Rap star performs at his biggest venue yet Chance The Rapper brought the heat both literally and figuratively at the third stop of his “Be Encouraged Tour” Thursday night at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. Between misspoken lyrics, a multi-piece moving stage, an homage to Kanye West and actual explosions of fire, it was a night […]

Youth Empowerment Program presents art, poetry through the lens of youth from juvenile center People who say that the world’s youth will shape the future oftentimes fail to take into consideration the many incarcerated children and adolescents in juvenile detention centers who don’t feel they have a future. The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP), a student […]

UC Davis folklorico dance troupe celebrates 40th anniversary on campus Danzantes del Alma (DdA), the premier folklorico dance troupe of UC Davis, will host its 40th anniversary showcase on May 6 in the Activities and Recreation Center Pavilion. Based within the Cross Cultural Center on campus, Danzantes del Alma was established at UC Davis in […]

Weeklong event celebrates Asian Pacific Islander community, culture With the diversity that embeds itself into the UC Davis community, specific groups on campus have found ways to celebrate the breadth and depth of such cultural variety. The Asian Pacific Islander Community, a part of the Cross Cultural Center (CCC), will be hosting an Asian Pacific […]

A charity event like no other This year’s theme for the Student Fashion Association’s (SFA) annual fashion show is “Oceana: Below the Surface,” which incorporates both light and dark aspects of the ocean. The proceeds of the show will be donated to the organization “Charity Water,” which helps build clean water projects in rural communities […]