Arts & Culture

Looking back on “The Hunger Games” series in preparation for its upcoming prequel    BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   The long-awaited second prequel to Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games,” titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” was released on March 18, promising to tell the story of Katniss’ mentor Haymitch Abernathy as a tribute in the […]

Are you all about simplicity and serenity, or do you thrive in bold, vibrant chaos?   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org   Have you been on social media recently, maybe TikTok, Instagram or Pinterest? If so, you’ve probably noticed that your feed is flooded with jaw-dropping styling tips and a never-ending parade of home decor […]

The UC Davis Indian Student Association will host an official event to commemorate the Hindu holiday   BY DEVANSHI AGNIHOTRI — arts@theaggie.org    A rainbow of colors will fill the sky and water balloons will burst with colored water, because March 14 marks the official time for the annual Hindu holiday, Holi. Celebrated as the […]

The student-run theater group brought the Broadway show to UC Davis students and local community   BY SHREYA KUMAR — arts@theaggie.org    From Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, the UC Davis student theater group, Studio 301, rose to the challenge, delivering the Broadway original production of “Falsettos” with humor, heartbreak and a whole lot of […]

The thrill, the mystery and the quest for justice    By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org       From bestselling books to top-charting podcasts and binge-worthy Netflix documentaries, people are hooked on learning about crime. But, why? What is it about murder, mystery and mayhem that keeps us captivated, thrilled on the edge of our seats?  We […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “To the Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf (1927)   This is my favorite book of all time, in case anyone was wondering. Woolf’s stream-of-consciousness prose was a bit intimidating to me at first as I somewhat struggled to […]

The exhibition was made possible by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, which Fonseca was an enrolled citizen of   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org   The Gorman Museum of Native American Art will be showcasing the work of Sacramento-born artist Harry Fonseca (1946-2006) from Feb. 12 to Aug. 31. Influenced by his Nisenan […]

The recognized marathon runner and United Nations delegate hosted a campus event through TEDxUCDavis   BY SHREYA KUMAR — arts@theaggie.org    On Mar. 6, TEDxUCDavis held an interactive pop-up TEDx Salon event at the ASUCD Coffee House from 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Aidan Hyman as the keynote speaker, the event provided a space for […]

Sabrina Carpenter expands on her 2024 ‘Short n’ Sweet’ album, with hints of country influences   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    On Feb. 14, singer Sabrina Carpenter released “Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe),” the extended version of her 2024 album. After the album won two Grammy awards for “Best Pop Vocal Album” and “Best Pop […]

UC Davis senior fashion lecturer speaks on the regression of body positivity in the fashion industry   BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org    Inclusivity in the fashion industry saw significant strides throughout the 2010s, with a growing demand for diversity fueled by the rise of social media. Progression has taken a halt amid the resurgence […]

UC Davis Department of Music presents their annual Concert Bands series   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org   On Wednesday, March 5, the Mondavi Center hosted saxophonist Michael Hernandez as a featured soloist alongside the UC Davis Concert Band and Campus Band, directed by Pete Nowlen and Garrett Rigsby respectively. Led by Hernandez, the bands […]

The well-known influencer and podcaster expanded her coffee business into Santa Monica — but how did she get here?   BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org   In an age where “nepo-babies” often dominate the celebrity scene, Emma Chamberlain’s rise to fame offers a refreshing self-made narrative. From YouTube sensation to high fashion fixture, podcast host […]