Arts & Culture

A peek into some of Davis’ co-operatives What is it that makes a family? Shared values? Shared space? Shared food? Shared understandings of the world, maybe? It is different for each home, but it is clear that sharing is essential. For many alternative students or members of the community, cooperative housing is the place to […]

Author reading sponsored by LGBTQIARC at Third Space Certain writers are often said to be the voice of a generation or the voice of a certain community. These people are said to speak to the experiences of the common people. Michelle Tea, author of the book How to Grow Up, is one such voice for […]

This week I spoke with fourth-year design and history double major Rumiko Adame. This student designer featured her latest collection, “Ecclesiastic” in the 101st Annual Picnic Day fashion show. “My collection was inspired by Gothic architecture, pillars, vaulted ceilings, the tracery of windows, pinnacles and arches on churches,” Adame said. The fashion show, titled Master […]

Student Club to fundraise through fashion You do not need to be a fashion expert to master the art of thrifting. If you are into deals and dressing up then try your hand at secondhand shopping with the Student Fashion Association (SFA)! This Wednesday, the SFA Thrift Store will be opening its doors in 135 […]

In loving memory of the inclusivity and resilience of Maya Angelou The Poetry “Sai Khớp (Disjointed)” By DAHLIA PHAM   The jade skies Streaked with filth Hold no more birds The map says Ho Chi Minh City My heart says Saigon Robbed from me    suffocated in the thief’s bag   My girl With lotus petal […]

Step dancing competition to return to Black Family Day After a 10-year absence from the UC Davis campus, Stompfest, the capstone event of Black Family Day, is returning with a bang. Stompfest is a step dancing competition featuring organizations belonging to the National Pan-Hellenic Council, a collaborative organization of nine historically African-American Greek fraternities and […]

The John Natsoulas Gallery presents the 27th annual CCACA and exhibitions When you’re walking across the UC Davis campus, do you think about the possibilities that lie underneath the grass? The dormant layers of clay beneath our feet lay waiting to be formed into ceramic sculptures. The John Natsoulas Gallery does. Located on 521 First […]

Showcase to feature traditional Japanese drumming The Oxford English Dictionary defines explosion as “an expansion in which energy is transmitted outward as a shock wave.” Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan, a student-run UC Davis drumming group, takes its name from the Japanese word for explosion because they provide exactly that: an explosion of energy, rhythm and shocking […]

The low-down on all things art this week in Davis MUSIC AND OPEN MICS Open Mic Night April 23, 6 p.m., free UC Davis Coffee House Come check out and support some talented Aggies as they show their stuff through music, standup, improv, poetry and more. Music of the World Ensembles of UC Davis April […]

Davis Dance Revolution to feature campus dance groups at Picnic Day Every year Picnic Day brings a myriad of activities for students to participate in and witness. One of these events is Davis Dance Revolution (DDR). DDR began 11 Picnic Days ago and has continued its success each year. It is a highly anticipated and […]

Concert to showcase and support ethnomusicology program The study of ethnomusicology shows that music is more than just organized sound. By digging into the roots of various music styles, ethnomusicology uncovers social and historical meanings unique to its cultural context. To support our campus’ own ethnomusicology program, the music department is putting on Musics of […]

Kick it and Create to foster community and inspire creativity You know that growing list of creative projects you keep pushing back on your schedule? Do you ever wish there was a designated place that was separate from your home or school where you could sit down among other artists and dedicate a two hour […]