Arts & Culture

In honor of May 4, highlighting some Star Wars milestones   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   “May the Fourth be with you” is a phrase that is tossed around among Star Wars fans. The saying is a spin-off of the classic quote from the series, in which Obi-Wan Kenobi says, “May the Force be […]

How to experience a piece of Irish culture without buying a plane ticket   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   No bar does it quite like an Irish pub. The combination of beer, relaxed and friendly banter and maybe even a little live music makes the pubs of Ireland unique social centers for people in […]

A comprehensive list of the music acts set for a reunion, plus some that aren’t   By LORENA ALVAREZ — arts@theaggie.org   Whether it is Sum 41, Panic! at the Disco, BTS or One Direction, bands — especially boy bands —  have a history of leaving fans heartbroken after announcing sudden breakups and “hiatuses.” Regardless […]

The classes come at no cost to the Davis community and provide a space for all to unleash their artistic side   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Every weekend at the Manetti Shrem Museum, the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio invites members of the local and university communities to explore their artistic sides […]

Taking a look into how the iconic shoe brand changed the fashion game   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   From tying your outfit together to working out, Converse makes some of the most timeless sneakers in the shoe industry — the classic All-Star logo, polished toe cap and numerous styles all contribute to their […]

Concertgoers matched the indie music act’s energy   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   On April 24, The Backseat Lovers, an American alternative rock band, performed at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California as part of their North American tour. The Backseat Lovers are based out of Utah, and according to their Spotify page, their […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By OWEN RUDERMAN — arts@theaggie.org    Album: “The Head on the Door” by The Cure (1985) I know that for a lot of people, choosing a favorite album is hard. It’s difficult to pick between albums that are consistently good throughout and albums that […]

Things to take away from experiencing the uncomfortable feeling   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Heartbreak: whether it’s over a romantic relationship, a crush or maybe even an unrequited love, it sucks. All of the cliches come to life as you sob to rom-coms and eat ice cream while sitting in bed. You wake […]

Tips for making the most of your undergraduate experience    By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   No one wants to have regrets. At the same time, as a newly admitted freshman, the idea that you still have your entire college experience to do the things you want to do can sometimes overpower your will to […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “SWAMP” by BROCKHAMPTON (2017) In 2017, former boy band BROCKHAMPTON spontaneously released multiple albums within the time frame of about 5 months and made music for 6 years total. Despite the fact that they were around for […]

Why investing in an emotional support animal will almost always pay off   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   Everyone knows a dog is a man’s best prevention method for heart disease, right? Maybe the fact that dog owners are at a lower risk for elevated blood pressure and heart disease than non-dog owners is […]

The dark comedy unpacks the universal yet complex emotion of anger   By BRANDON NGUYEN — arts@theaggie.org   Lea este artículo en español.   “That’s what’s wrong with the world today, man. They want you to feel like you have no control,” Danny Cho, played by Steven Yeun, says in the first episode of Netflix’s new […]