Arts & Culture

Explore handpicked ideas of thoughtful gifts that go beyond the ordinary   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org       Roses are red, violets are blue, chocolates and flowers are classics, but it’s fun to think outside the (heart-shaped) box, too. Valentine’s Day is all about appreciating the people who matter most, whether that’s a partner, a […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    BY ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org    Book: “Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver” by Mary Oliver (2017)   Dual Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Mary Oliver makes her deep connection and understanding to the natural world known — capturing the reader […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more     By CHRIS PONCE — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “The Long Walk” by Richard Bachman (aka Stephen King) (1979)    Stephen King is known as “the king of horror” by many, but he is lesser known for his many works that escape the horror genre. Don’t […]

The popular Netflix series is back with more games and twists around every corner   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org There is a moment in “Squid Game” season two that is almost exactly taken from its predecessor. After a bloody game of “Red Light, Green Light,” the surviving players — in various states of disbelief and horror […]

“Abbott Elementary” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” come together for two crossover episodes   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Aside from their shared location, it is hard to find two sitcoms more different than “Abbott Elementary” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” While both shows are set in Philadelphia and heavily relate to […]

Sarah Findlay’s app aims to revolutionize the online shopping experience   BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS —- arts@theaggie.org  In the ever-evolving world of fashion, keeping up with trends can be a struggle. Many social media platforms rely on influencers sponsored by high-end designers to showcase styles that, in turn, most can’t afford. Garde-Robe, a new fashion app, […]

The 97th Oscars airs on March 2 with an eclectic group of nominations   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org   On Jan. 23., the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their nominees for the 97th Academy Awards show. Otherwise known as the Oscars, it is the biggest ceremony for the film industry, recognizing […]

Roberta L. Millstein’s clarification of Aldo Leopold’s environmental ethics suggests that we rethink what we owe to our natural communities    BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   At The Avid Reader on Jan. 23, UC Davis Professor Emerita and researcher Roberta L. Millstein presented her interpretation and defense of Aldo Leopold’s “The Land Ethic,” an […]

Sarah Adams’ 2025 release delivers wit and chemistry as two second-grade teachers (and secret authors) find their lives intertwined   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org   Whimsical, cute and not overly corny — these are hallmarks of a great romance novel. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of falling head over heels for two characters […]

Accompanied by a surprise speaker, both authors bring the rom-com spirit to Davis   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org Attention all rom-com aficionados! Grab your popcorn and front-row seats, because a queen of romance literature has graced our humble college town with her presence. Sarah Adams, the New York Times bestselling author with a knack […]

Friendship, supernatural occurrences, the great outdoors, occasional cannibalism — what’s not to love?    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Everyone is a fan of the all-girl ensemble drama; Shows like “Big Little Lies” (2017), “The Wilds” (2020), “Pretty Little Liars” (2010) and beyond, are known for their jaw-dropping twists and unique depictions of female relationships. […]

The installation captures her meteoric rise and the golden era of supermodeling   BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org   A museum renowned for its emphasis on art and culture, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is celebrating supermodel Naomi Campbell with a groundbreaking honorary exhibition. Running from June 22 to April 6,  ‘NAOMI- In Fashion’ is […]