Arts & Culture

UC Davis welcomes newest addition to campus The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Museum opened its doors to hordes of excited art enthusiasts on Nov. 13. The museum, located adjacent to the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, is the newest museum addition to the campus and intends to honor the artistic legacy of UC […]

Club provides jokes, showcases to Davis community There are two necessities to surviving college: caffeine and jokes. While caffeine is easily accessed from the CoHo, good jokes can be a bit harder to come by. Fortunately, UCD Stand-up Comedy Club is here to provide the laughter. “Our goal is to provide a raw, uncensored open-mic […]

Bruno Mars makes us reminisce on the 1990s school dances we never had When thinking of the best way to describe Bruno Mars’ third album, the image of the quintessential 1990s geometric neon patterns and disco balls spinning overhead comes to mind. After a four-year album hiatus, Mars returns with 24K Magic, which can only […]

When time management gets difficult, turn to these musicians for well-timed bass lines and synths As finals week approaches, I have become increasingly aware of my limited study time (and my poor allocation of it). Fortunately, there’s a handful of talented musicians who do a better job than I do at managing time. So here’s […]

From casual wear to high-end fashion Davis isn’t known for its places to shop for clothing, especially for students on a budget. So here are few options to find the most fashionable, new styles at a fraction of the regular price. SPCA Thrift Store This store, located at 920 3rd St. Suite A and F, […]

New restaurant brings Taiwanese hot pots to the Downtown Davis dining scene Downtown Davis is known for its delicious array of food, but sometimes the rotation of the same restaurants over and over again can get old. When I noticed the arrival of a new restaurant near campus, I knew that I had to try […]

Finding an unexpected family in a crowded place As I headed to McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento for Galantis’ performance, I wondered if I was wearing too much clothing. Having never been to a rave, I didn’t know what to expect. Upon arrival, although the weather was below 50 degrees, most people were not […]

Entertainment Council event offers healing, de-stressing for students Studying at the CoHo usually entails stuffing your face full of pastries and chugging four cups of coffee, but ASUCD Entertainment Council (EC) has added an additional free element of pleasure. At least once or twice a month, EC hosts an Open Mic Night featuring some of […]

UC Davis East Asian studies department co-hosts colloquium on North Korea North Korea remains one of the most mysterious countries in the world, even today. It is only understood through film, personal testimonies and the small amount of political information available. Due to this lack of factual information, North Korean culture is often only visualized […]

The Davis house show scene shows initiative in light of closing Freeborn Hall, lack of “one size fits all” venues The Mondavi Center, Third Space Art Collective, Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, the Pavilion — Davis certainly does not lack a variety of music venues. But after closing Freeborn Hall (once known as UC Davis’ premiere music […]

Looking for a book to read? Look no further! Ah, reading. An activity that we always promise to make time for, but rarely end up doing. Between all the assigned reading that we’re required to accomplish for classes, that club meeting you’re running to and your friend’s birthday dinner, recreational reading is something that often […]

Layering at its best Jessica Ozuna, a second-year sociology major, gets ready for the cold by layering up. She loves to wear comfortable clothes that match with everything. For Ozuna, makeup is a second thought, making the outfit most important. ASW: What is your style inspiration? Ozuna: Myself, I assume. Usually the trends, especially now […]