Arts & Culture

If you are over the ‘clean girl aesthetic,’ try something a bit more chic and realistic    BY BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org   As the new year unfolds, so too does the familiar urge to reinvent ourselves. It’s that time once again to revisit neglected intentions and create a version of ourselves that is polished, […]

Almost a year after her stairway display, an Emerging Artist Award winner creates a new world with her unique recycled paint method    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org   On March 1, 2024, San Francisco-based artist Bussie Parker Kehoe displayed her work in Davis for the first time. Her small but captivating stairway exhibit at […]

Who doesn’t love seeing their neighbor dress up as their favorite celebrity?    By DEVANSHI AGNIHOTRI —- arts@theaggie.org    Imagine going on your daily walk with your dog through Washington Square Park, yet on this day in particular, you see Willy Wonka — accompanied by several other people who look just like him. They all […]

Letterboxd, Goodreads and Airbuds are apps that allow users to track their media consumption in an interactive and social way    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org   It is nearly impossible to remember every piece of media you’ve ever consumed. From film, TV shows, music and books, there is no guarantee one will be able […]

A recap of some notable moments from this past Golden Globe Awards   BY SHREYA KUMAR – arts@theaggie.org   The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards took center stage on Jan. 5 at the iconic Beverly Hilton Ballroom in Los Angeles. Host Nikki Glaser made history as the first woman to solo host the Golden Globes, […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By CHARLIE MCBRIAN — arts@theaggie.org   TV Show: “Hacks” (2021 to present)   “Hacks” revolves around the relationship between aging comedy legend Deborah Vance and her younger new writer Ava Daniels. Their clashing statuses and personalities allow the show to explore the power dynamics […]

The show’s animation and storytelling deserve to be remembered    BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   The final episodes of “Arcane: League of Legends” came out a little more than a month ago, but no matter how much time passes, it deserves to remain in public memory as a masterful example of animated storytelling. Although […]

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 […]