Arts & Culture

Prepare for Oscar season by catching up on these much-anticipated movies As we inch closer to the end of the year, we approach Oscar season. This means that we are closer than ever to the release of Oscar-bait movies. Be prepared to cast your votes by catching up on these four much-anticipated films.   Fantastic […]

English Department to host year of readings from prize-winning authors The English Department’s yearlong series of readings from renowned writers will commence on Oct. 12 with a reading by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rae Armantrout. The series is sponsored by the English Department’s graduate program in Creative Writing and brings contemporary writers to campus to read […]

Yearlong celebration of Indian arts explores Indian arts from different aspects The UC Davis Department of Religious Studies is collaborating with the Mondavi Center to host a yearlong celebration of Indian arts, titled “India in the Artist’s Eye,” from Sept. 30 to April 13. This celebration includes a series of photography exhibitions, concerts, lectures and […]

Making basics unique Emma Gary is a third-year art history and history double major with a passion for fashion. According to Gary, who takes a “back to basics” approach to clothing, wearing “classic pieces” can often be the perfect way to make a good first impression. [hr] ASW: How would you describe your style? Gary: […]

Being apart of the Band-uh! family UC Davis alumnus Reece Mathiesen still remembers the first time he watched the UC Davis Cal Aggie Marching Band-uh!, clad in blue and gold uniforms, march through campus on the first day of retreat five years ago. As an experienced musician, he instantly felt the welcoming atmosphere brought about […]

New recital venue provides music students with enhanced musical experience The opening of the Ann E. Pitzer Center concert hall, a new performance and teaching space, has been much-anticipated by the UC Davis Music Department. The Pitzer Center will celebrate its grand opening from Sep. 23 to 25 with a variety of performances by the UC Davis […]

Don’t let this go to waste To those UC Davis students who have yet to see a show at the Mondavi Center, you now have the opportunity to attend one show for free! Here’s how it works: in order to receive your free ticket, students will need to either call the Mondavi Center at (530) […]

The built-in soundtrack to your first day back on campus. For once, your life does have a built-in soundtrack. 7:30 a.m.: “Sleepwalker” by Emily King Monday morning, as you chase your bus down the street, frantically dodging cars while jaywalking through a major intersection, take the time to dance around in your untied shoes (still […]

Kick off the new school year with bungee jumping, dance battles, jousting and much more Every year, students come together on The Quad to socialize and celebrate the beginning of the new school year. This event, known as The Buzz, will be held Friday, Sept. 23 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and is a great […]

Get the scoop on new eateries around the city As a college town, Davis boats restaurants and chains that attempt to appeal to college students by bringing the latest food hype to the city. Popular restaurants, such as Ike’s Place, and trendy foods, like hot pot and milk tea, have all entered the Davis food […]

Despite the weather, the show must go on This past Saturday was Alpha Chi Omega’s philanthropy event, a benefit concert featuring Sleepy Tom, held in the backyard of the Alpha Epsilon Pi house. Unfortunately, it was pouring rain so not that many people showed up for the concert, although all tickets were sold before the […]

How to survive the heat and still look good Sarah Jensen, a second-year economics and sociology double major, knows how to stay stylish amidst the heat. She opts for shorts and a tank when the weather gets too hot to function. Jensen believes that wearing what makes you comfortable will make you happy. ASW: What […]