Arts & Culture

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By JULIE HUANG  — arts@theaggie.org    Album: “After Fillmore County” by Vansire (2020)   Vaguely describing a road trip through Vansire’s home county in Minnesota, the collection of songs featured on “After Fillmore County” slowly moves toward a discussion of love, loneliness and the […]

Artists and visitors of “The Singular is Plural” Senior Show discuss the importance of the yearly tradition    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Every Thursday, from May 2 to June 7, the UC Davis Basement Gallery is hosting its annual series of Senior Shows. Featuring the work of three different graduating fourth-years each week, the […]

How “The River” became a safe haven for queer Californians and tourists   By SAVANNAH BURGER — arts@theaggie.org   Nestled in the coastal redwoods along the Russian River in Sonoma County, the town of Guerneville has provided a sanctuary for local and visiting LGBTQ+ people for decades. Known affectionately as “The River;” it is regarded […]

The history behind the unspoken tradition of wearing white for life milestones    By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org    With graduation around the corner, many students are in search of the perfect white dress to pair with their stoles, cords and navy cap and gown. The question still remains though, why do graduating students put […]

The sensational Netflix period romance series invites viewers to enjoy a brand-new love story   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    “Bridgerton” has been an icon of current pop culture since its initial break onto the scene in 2020. Since its debut, the show has aired two seasons and a spin-off mini-series and has returned […]

Featuring four new songs, Laufey’s latest release is well worth your time   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    In September of last year, Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey released her long-awaited sophomore album, “Bewitched.” A beautiful blend of jazz and bedroom pop elevated with magnificent orchestral elements, the album proved Laufey’s prowess as an artist while […]

WEF honors the UC Davis value of community through a unique array of art    By SAVANNAH ANNO and JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org From May 10 to 12, the 55th Whole Earth Festival (WEF) filled up the entirety of UC Davis’ Russell Field. Featuring live music, food and vendor booths, and a variety of different […]

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 […]