Arts & Culture

With the theme “The Garden of Time,” many celebrities missed the mark   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    On May 6, 2024, the Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted their annual Met Gala, organized by Vogue Editor-In-Chief, Anna Wintour.  The Met Gala, otherwise known as the Costume Institute Benefit, hosts one of the most prestigious […]

Aside from toppling down cities, the Godzilla franchise implements history and social commentary    By SAVANNAH BURGER — arts@theaggie.org   As the longest franchise in movie history boasting 38 films and counting, the Godzilla franchise has been a part of our world for multiple generations. The monster and his film series were originally created by […]

This spring, browse some new ideas for your daily outfits   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Springtime is upon us, and with the change of seasons comes a new environment to get dressed up for. With temperatures ranging from delightfully cool to pleasantly warm, spring offers a variety of conditions that allow plenty of […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more    By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org    Song: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter (2024)   Even if you have not listened to Sabrina Carpenter’s new song “Espresso,” you have likely heard people singing “I’m working late ‘cause I’m a singer” in passing. From its upbeat tune […]

Examining the author’s body of work and the diversity it contains    By JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org   Donna Tartt’s body of work remains enigmatic no matter how many times one goes back to revisit it. Having penned three novels across three decades, Tartt’s characters are often the highlight of her books, jumping off the […]

Whether students are looking for a quick bite to eat before class or a fulfilling meal, on-campus restaurants offer that and more   By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — arts@theaggie.org   Spring quarter marks the end of the school year for many students. Not only are allergies at an all-time high, but the sun seems to beam […]

A brief history and guide to some of the historical landmarks along the U.S.’s westernmost highway   By SAVANNAH BURGER — arts@theaggie.org   Stretching 656 miles and connecting the coastal redwoods of Northern California to the sandy beaches of Southern California, is SR 1, otherwise known as the California Pacific Coast Highway, the PCH, the […]

This war of words has the two rappers releasing new music at a rapid pace    By SOFIA BOZZO — arts@theaggie.org   If you are a fan of rap — or just music in general — it’s quite possible you have heard something about the recent commotion surrounding Drake and Kendrick Lamar. If not, this […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By SAVANNAH ANNO and ALYSSA CREVOISERAT* — arts@theaggie.org   *Note: We are best friends.   Album: “Older” by Lizzy McAlpine (2024)   Alyssa: Lizzy McAlpine grapples with the passage of time and the impossibility of change in her third studio album “Older,” released on […]

Customers share their experiences and favorite sweet treats   By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org    MandRo Teahouse, a Taiwanese style milk tea shop located in Westlake Plaza, is the ideal spot for refreshing treats in Davis. Their menu has something for everyone, from boba milk teas to their popular Bingsoo shaved ice and plenty of […]

On its 22nd anniversary, the film’s explicit intersectional queerness and implicit sapphism stands as a celebration of its underrepresented communities    By INDRANIL BASU — arts@theaggie.org   “Bend It Like Beckham” is a 2002 sports comedy-drama film directed by Gurinder Chadha and written by Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges and Guljit Bindra. The film follows the […]

Local creatives gather each month to show, sell and celebrate their work    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org On April 27, local and regional artists gathered together to create a show, but not in a museum. Instead, they filled the space of a large backyard, hanging artwork onto the fences and setting up table displays […]