Arts & Culture

Many of these popular shows follow plots that are too common and expected   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   K-dramas are one of the most popular TV genres today. From romance to thriller, they tell stories that keep audiences on their toes. However, after watching one K-drama after another, there seems to be a […]

Fall Out Boy enters into a renewed classic rock era with their latest album   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   After the longest gap between albums since the group’s start, rock band Fall Out Boy dropped their first album since “MANIA” in 2018 on March 24. The group’s eighth album, “So Much (For) Stardust,” […]

Looking at the performance craft as more than a political tool   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org    Earlier this month, Tennessee became the first state to pass a bill banning drag shows in public places, sparked by a fear of such shows “being harmful to minors.” Following the introduction of Tennessee Senate Bill 3, […]

The politically dystopian classic highlights how we’re seemingly stuck in the systems we’re born into   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   “1984” is a dystopian novel by George Orwell focused on politics and faith. The book details the journey of Winston, a rebel filled with lust for freedom of thought. Though published in 1949, […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   Game: “A Normal Lost Phone” (2017) Play as a detective, searching through a lost phone in order to identify its owner. As you go through files, photos, messages and more, you slowly unravel more about the owner, retracing […]

Unfolding the origins of the literary subgenre and aesthetic   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   With spring just around the corner, lovers of the darkest and coldest time of the year are savoring the last moments of winter. One way to make use of the last few weeks of the rainy season is to […]

One of the company’s founders, Jensen Neff, discusses how clothing can be ethically sourced and playfully vibrant    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Oddli is a sustainably sourced clothing brand co-created by Jensen Neff and Ellie Chen. The two decided to pursue this business venture while in their senior years at Stanford University after […]

From country to pop music, this selection is sure to set the tone for warmer days ahead           By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   “Like I Loved You” by Brett Young (2017) First on the list is a country song by well-known country singer Brett Young. The lyrics are about moving on from a relationship, […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Podcast: “Anything Goes” by Emma Chamberlain (2020) If you’re on the younger side, you’ve likely heard of viral sensation Emma Chamberlain. Gaining notoriety through her ability to stay relatable even after immense success, Chamberlain’s podcast builds on this […]

Film soundtracks have long been a key feature in entertainment   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Films are some of the most influential works today, with one of their most critical aspects being the music that sets their tone. From horror movies to animation, many notable film scores have gained wide recognition among the […]

Problem child turned college student — and band    By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   From meeting at a UC Davis Jamming Crew event to performing at Turtle House and numerous other venues, MONDAIJI [problem child] is steadily growing its presence in the Davis community and beyond.   Adam Maru, the band’s leader, has been working […]

From environmentalist memoirs to action-packed fiction, local authors share their stories    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   On March 9, The Avid Reader hosted a local author night, where many members of the community gathered to hear from published authors from the area. The event started at 6 p.m. amidst pouring rain in downtown […]