Arts & Culture

On her latest album, SZA reckons with healing and the cost of growth   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org   SZA is not afraid to contradict herself. On the title track of 2022’s “SOS,” the lyrics read, “No more fuck-shit, I’m done / Damn right, I’m the one” — but 12 tracks later, she laments upon her […]

Exploring the life and work of the renowned folk singer outside of her relationship with Bob Dylan    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Following the holiday release of “A Complete Unknown,” James Mangold’s long-awaited Bob Dylan biopic, came an uptick of curiosity about the film’s supporting characters. With Timothée Chalamet’s popularity working to bridge the […]

Movies start your New Year off right and on the path to success    By DEVANSHI AGNIHOTRI —- arts@theaggie.org   As the new year has started, many of us have been experimenting with new habits and regimes to achieve our New Year’s resolutions, but the commitment can get overwhelming. Here are a few movies that […]

The podcast serves as a creative space to discuss the experiences of humanities students    BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   The start of winter quarter and the new year is an excellent time to introduce positive changes to one’s life, whether that involves starting new habits, meeting new people or consuming new media. When […]

The Blackpink singer brings authentic experiences into her debut album   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org   “Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, the ex,” singer-songwriter Rosé said midway through “Toxic Till The End,” the third single off her debut album “Rosie.” This playfully earnest declaration between chorus and verse befits the song itself — a […]

Jim Henson’s Muppets need to be recognized for their impact   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org   A “Muppet” is more than just a puppet. The term, coined by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, is a combination of the words “puppets” and “marionettes.” Henson created the first muppet in 1955 and since their inception, Muppets have […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org   Movie: “A Complete Unknown” dir. James Mangold (2024)   Released only a few weeks ago, “A Complete Unknown” is the new biopic of Bob Dylan’s early life. The film follows the first few years of Dylan’s career from […]

The artist’s new September album has indie fans itching for more   Indie lovers gathered in Oakland’s Paramount Theatre for an unforgettable experience during Rex Orange County’s North American tour. Taking place from Nov. 19 to 21, fans eagerly awaited a three-night run in Oakland, where they were treated to a night of heartfelt melodies […]

Mondavi Center and Manetti Shrem Present Donizetti’s Don Pasquale   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org There’s a certain magic to the thought of attending an evening at the opera—the plush red carpet underfoot, the buzz of excitement at the ticket booth and the warm camaraderie as you mingle with fellow attendees. This was exactly the […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By CHARLIE MCBRIAN — arts@theaggie.org   In a country where queer existence is not always met with acceptance, the media plays an important role in imagining a reality better than our own. Here are five queer picks to keep you company over winter break. […]

A24’s new thriller blends classic horror with religious discourse   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Anyone who spends any amount of time online has probably seen advertisements and trailers for the new horror movie “Heretic.” The film is produced by well known company A24, known for such hits as “Midsommar,” “Everything Everywhere All at […]

The highly anticipated “Wicked” film adaptation reminds us cinema can be engrossing   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    “Wicked” has been everywhere. From phone ads, Target commercials and the “Defying Gravity” riff being stuck in everyone’s heads, there has been no escaping the promotion for the film. However, only a movie as grand as […]