Arts & Culture

How the genre can provide another outlet for kids’ fears   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   What do “Friday the 13th” and “Courage the Cowardly Dog” have in common? What about “Coraline” and “It?” While the amount of gore definitely varies, they are all undoubtedly horror stories that bring their viewers to the limit […]

“Free Solo” is not the only climbing movie, actually   By SOPHIE DEWEES — arts@theaggie.org   Scaling sheer cliff faces with your toes resting on minuscule edges just big enough to hold your weight definitely isn’t for everyone. And although rock climbing has greatly increased in popularity with the rise of indoor rock gyms and […]

Treat yourself this holiday season, regardless of your relationship status   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it’s time to bring some love into your life — whether you’re single, taken or in a “situationship” of sorts. Mainstream media shoves the narrative of a fancy dinner with a partner […]

The hit drama makes viewers question their own moral compass   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Vince Gilligan’s award-winning show “Breaking Bad” has regained popularity among Gen Z following a flood of TikTok trends centering the show, including an edit of the character Walter White mining diamond ore in Minecraft, or all things.  Within […]

The late neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi narrates his journey of living a fulfilling life while battling lung cancer   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   “When Breath Becomes Air” is an autobiography of Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon and writer who was diagnosed with lung cancer in his late 30s and passed away in 2015. The book […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel (2006) Known for her cartoons and writings on gay and lesbian life in the U.S. since the 80s, Bechdel’s “Fun Home” uses comics and dry humor to navigate her relationship with her […]

The writers joined a college publication roundtable to discuss the film premiering on Amazon Prime Video on Feb. 10   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   “Somebody I Used to Know,” a movie written by Dave Franco and Alison Brie, will premiere on Feb. 10 on Amazon Prime v+Video. On Feb. 2, the California Aggie […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “Selfless” by The Strokes (2020) The second track on their most recent album “The New Abnormal,” “Selfless” by indie-rock band “The Strokes” is a somber, guitar-centric ballad about love and longing. Casablancas’ harmonic, laid-back voice accompanied by […]

Professor Katharine Burnett discusses the initiative’s mission and reasons to study tea   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   On a campus as large as UC Davis, myriad opportunities and organizations can fall right beneath the radar of most students. The Global Tea Initiative (GTI) is one such example that almost slipped past me this […]

Sacramento’s vintage clothing market brings together community members from the surrounding area with an eye for individuality   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   The World’s Worst Expo, a monthly pop-up market with locations in Sacramento and San Jose, is a mecca of vintage streetwear that features up to 170 small businesses. At the Sacramento […]

The art form connects us through universal experiences and feelings   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Films are inevitably part of our lives; from childhood favorites to recent hits, films have likely taught us at least something about the world around us. And as they continue to address modern-day problems, they might just be […]

The murder mystery genre is criminally underrated   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   As a young girl, I was fascinated by solving mysteries. My father is a detective, so I like to believe it’s in my blood. I would turn simple tasks into stories to solve, assuming it would help me when I eventually […]