Arts & Culture

Ethel Cain’s upcoming album “Perverts” demands unabashed sincerity from its listeners    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org Within the current landscape of short-form entertainment and social media, many artists release their works with the anticipation — or perhaps even the expectation — that their creations will inspire online trends, internet inside jokes and general social […]

The Stockton University professor discussed division within the academic field and the influence of The Crusades on modern-day settler colonialism    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org On Nov. 1, the UC Davis Department of English hosted the first installment of its annual University English Department Speaker Series, welcoming Professor of Literature Adam Miyashiro from Stockton […]

The best fall-themed drinks from local coffee houses in Davis    By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Halloween is finally here, and Davis is fully in the grip of fall. With cooler days rolling in, there is nothing cozier than spending the morning in a warm coffee shop. Unfortunately for Davis students, it’s midterm season […]

Here’s how you can make your life a little more bewitching this autumn, a la “Practical Magic”   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    If you think about the word “witch,” your first thought might be an old woman with a pointed hat and a broomstick, brewing bubbling potions in a cauldron under the light of a […]

Stop-motion animation is a complex art form that deserves recognition     By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    When thinking about the different mediums of animation, many come to mind: Computer-generated images (CGI), 3D and hand-drawn animation are the most common, while other mediums tend to go unnoticed — specifically, the style of stop-motion animation, despite […]

A cozy mug of tea has countless benefits aside from being a lovely treat by itself   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org   As the last hot days of the year pass and the colder months take hold, it is the perfect time to indulge in all the best parts of autumn and winter. One little way […]

Davis Rotary Club hosts 18th annual biergarten in Central Park    By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Grab your steins and bratwursts because Oktoberfest is coming to town. On Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting their 18th annual festival downtown at Central Park. This year’s entertainment […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “Shelter” by Alice Phoebe Lou (2023)   I discovered this album one song at a time across a span of several months. Once I pieced it together on about six of my monthly playlists, I discovered Alice […]

Far from being basic, neutral colors carry a vibrance and meaning of their own    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   Autumn is a picture-perfect study of the best that neutral colors have to offer, as students don on cream-colored sweaters and black leather jackets while crispy brown leaves float off their branches. Far from […]

The Davis native discussed the writing process, the meaning behind the novel and her experience as an Asian American writer   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Published in August 2023, Alexandra Chang’s second book, “Tomb Sweeping,” is an amalgamation of voices: including tales of grocery store workers, 11-year-old girls, college graduates and even gamblers. Praised […]

As temperatures cool down, here are four feel-good films to watch to keep you warm this autumn    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    While there are plenty of films to watch as you cozy up next to a fire, the rom-coms for the season of falling leaves are very few and far between. However, […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Song: “Where or When” by Laufey (2024)   “Bewitched” singer Laufey has long captivated fans with her melodious voice and romantic lyricism, and her newest musical release further showcases her enchanting talents. The single “Where or When” is […]