Arts & Culture

The son of singer Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley recently put out his first single, containing themes of activism from the artists that brought him to where he is today   By HANNAH SCHRADER — arts@theaggie.org   Joshua Omaru Marley, known professionally as YG Marley, is the son of singer Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley. […]

Here’s how one of Nickelodeon’s most successful shows has stayed beloved and critically acclaimed in the public eye   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org   On Feb. 21, 2005, children’s television channel Nickelodeon aired the pilot episode of what would become one of their most critically acclaimed shows and prompt multiple live-action adaptations, a string […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By CHRIS PONCE — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong (2019)   Okay, I’m sure I’m not the first person to recommend this book to you, but I’m doing it anyway. “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” was the last […]

Cast and crew members discuss the creative process and why they feel the 1998 story is still important today   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org   Content warning: This article contains discussions of homophobia and violence.    On Feb. 22, the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance debuted their production of “The Laramie Project,” […]

Fairytale characters coming to life in this series depict the duality of human nature    By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org   In a world where fairy tales with happy endings are the dominant presence in television as children, the Grimm Brothers tales are a stark contrast to Disney’s well-known stories. Like the former’s dark and […]

If you’re interested in classic literature but aren’t sure where to start, here are four film adaptations to get you on the right track   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Reading classic literature is an undeniably enriching experience — however, the most famous of these novels can be daunting with their dense language and […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL  — arts@theaggie.org   TV Show: “Dead to Me” by Liz Feldman (2019)   Emmy-award-winning show “Dead to Me” premiered on Netflix on May 3, 2019, and it went on to have three seasons, with the finale premiering on Nov. 17, 2022. […]

The Davis branch provides craft communities, monthly book sales, material kits and more    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Beyond just providing books, libraries can also serve as important community builders. By welcoming all members of society into their spaces, practicing outreach and hosting events that encourage patrons to interact with one another, public libraries […]

Unpacking the hottest diss tracks from two of the most famous female names in the rap game    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — arts@theaggie.org   Content warning: This article contains discussions of gun violence, assault and profanity.    Megan Pete, better known as Megan Thee Stallion, is gearing up to drop her third studio album with […]

The Avid Reader in downtown Davis offers a chance for readers to interact with authors and discover new reads   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    If you’re as devoted of a reader as I am, you’ve certainly paid a visit to The Avid Reader, a local bookstore located in downtown Davis. The store offers […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren (2019) “The Unhoneymooners” is the perfect romantic comedy for this season. Though it is filled with romantic cliches, it follows a woman’s character development as she realizes her worth and finds herself […]

The U.S.A.’s most recognizable federal icon   By SAVANNAH BURGER—arts@theaggie.org   Smokey Bear is one of the most well-known federal mascots in United States history. With the icon turning 80 this year, U.S. citizens have been seeing, listening and reading about Smokey Bear for nearly eight decades. Almost everybody knows his famous line, “Only YOU […]