Arts & Culture

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 […]

California’s ultimate urban park has something for everyone   By SAVANNAH BURGER — arts@theaggie.org   Looking for something fun to do in one of Northern California’s most iconic cities? San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is the place for you! Boasting 1,017 acres, the park is 20% larger than Central Park in New York and is […]

The film was recently released on Netflix after a successful box office run in late 2023   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    In the ever-evolving landscape of romance comedies, certain releases emerge as glimmers of hope, rekindling the popularity of the genre. Think back to films like “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,” […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By NATALIE SALTER — ncsalter@theaggie.org   Song: “Super Shy” by NewJeans (2023)   K-pop girl group NewJeans took the world by storm in the summer of 2022 with their debut single “Attention,” and since then, they’ve continued to stun with an assortment of catchy […]

Recent casting rumors spark conversation over the popular children’s story   By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org    Disney holds a track record as one of the leading brands worldwide, but that does not shield the company from backlash. While they are known for their children-oriented animations, their live-action remakes appeal to their older audience. This […]

Why wait for summer to add some new books to your Goodreads?    By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Springtime is a fresh start for nature, and it’s the perfect time for you to refresh your reading list with new and delightful reads. In true spring spirit, these books are enchanting and whimsical, with plenty […]