Arts & Culture

Students and community gear up to have a schedule packed with engaging and academic opportunities    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — arts@theaggie.org   As we approach the end of the school year, UC Davis offers many engaging events for students to start spring quarter with a bang. Students have the opportunity to network with professionals and […]

Spruce up your spring with some movies to add to your Letterboxd    By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    As springtime blooms here at Davis, one of the best ways to celebrate the start of the season is to watch films with your friends and family. If you’d like to keep in line with the […]

Beyoncé recently released her first country album, despite the backlash she’s faced from the country music community   By AALIYAH ESPANOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    Amongst many people’s 2024 predictions, Beyoncé releasing a country album was not one of them. After announcing the release of new songs during a Verizon commercial at the 2024 Super Bowl, […]

The Art’s Desk Weekly Picks for Music, Movies and More   By SOFIA BOZZO — arts@theaggie.org    Book: “Devotions” by Mary Oliver (2017)   On the heels of a cold, tumultuous and thoroughly exhaustive winter finals week, my mind craved tranquility, and what better way to achieve tranquility than with a nice book and a […]

If you’re looking to read a popular book series but aren’t sure where to start, here are some suggestions    By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    If you’ve engaged with any online reading communities — whether on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok or any other social media site — you’ve likely heard certain books cycle into discussions […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By CHRIS PONCE — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry” by Gwendoline Smith (2020)   Look, it’s nearly the end of the quarter, finals are coming up and papers are due. There’s plenty to feel anxious […]

Each pick follows a unique cast of characters as they undergo life’s daily struggles and odd situations    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Sometimes, all you need is a TV show that can provide you with simple entertainment. There’s no murder plot, no mind games or big mystery; sitcoms are easy and enjoyable.  A sitcom, […]

Floriography, the study of flowers as symbols, is a unique and seasonally relevant way to express your thoughts about your loved ones    By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    With spring arriving soon, the change of season beckons new opportunities to celebrate your loved ones and the planet we share. Gardening, going for picnics or […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By ANNABEL MARSHALL — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “Almost Invisible” by Mark Strand (2012) “Oh,” said my friend after reading this book. “I didn’t realize poetry could be enjoyable.” If that glowing review doesn’t have you rushing to the nearest library, I don’t know what […]

UC Davis’ beginner-friendly animation club welcomes creators of all experience levels   By SAVANNAH BURGER—arts@theaggie.org   Established in 2021, Aggiemation Eggheads is a workshop-based club that invites students of all experience levels to learn how to animate and work on animation projects here on campus. Any student can join and learn how to work with […]

Six mysterious creatures you may meet in the golden state    By SAVANNAH BURGER—arts@theaggie.org   Across the country, there have been numerous reports of mysterious animals, creatures and human-like entities stalking around both rural and urban areas. Some of these sightings date back hundreds of years, with creatures matching accounts of old Indigenous stories still […]

Despite their difference in character portrayal, both stories leave you contemplating social issues like abuse and gender inequalities   By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org   There is a lot of debate about what is better: novels or their adaptations. Many strongly stress that adaptations fall short of their counterparts. While it may seem absurd that […]