Arts & Culture

Students and faculty speak about the importance of these departments on campus   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   UC Davis is well reputed as a research university,  most known for its position as an environmental powerhouse among universities nationwide. However, how does such prestige factor into the wellbeing of non-STEM programs on campus? Andrew […]

How artists such as Rúfüs Du Sol are creating a calm, safe escape through their performances By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   On Oct. 7, I had the opportunity to attend a Rüfüs Du Sol concert at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. For those who don’t know, Rüfüs Du Sol is a musical group […]

Start treating writing as a process, not a singular race to perfection  By Adhithi Anjali — arts@theaggie.org   We’ve all been there — in the only seat you could find, hunched over your laptop, convincing yourself that now you’re going to get it together. If you could just sit down, maybe in the library — […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, TV, music and more  By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org Album: “Tradition” by Monsune (2019) This album, which is R&B singer-songwriter Monsune’s debut EP and latest release, is filled with an eclectic set of sounds ranging from soft acoustic to psychedelic guitar arrangements. It uses a variety of samples […]

Harpsichordist Faythe Vollrath performs a wide selection of pieces, from classical fugues to popular Halloween music By Sarah Han — arts@theaggie.org   On Oct. 27, harpsichordist and UC Davis lecturer in music Faythe Vollrath gave a performance at the Recital Hall in Ann E. Pitzer Center in honor of Halloween. From pieces by Bach to […]

Directors, volunteers and performers share what makes the cost-free concert so memorable  By ANA BACH and RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Last week, ASUCD’s Entertainment Council hosted Sunset Fest, an immersive concert for students that featured Remi Wolf, student performances and fun activities. The event is one of many actions taken by ASUCD in an […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, television and music By MAYA REIHANIAN — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “Growing/Dying” by The Backseat Lovers  The Backseat Lovers is one of my favorite bands of all time. Seeing them in concert for the first time in the fall of 2021 was a life-changing experience for me, and […]

UC Davis community members discuss why love is such a popular topic in the music industry   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   From The Beatles to Taylor Swift, music’s biggest stars have historically written about love and relationships. Although not all songs are about love, it’s a common theme across the pop music industry. […]

Poetry readings, concerts and more to usher in the colder months  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Poetry Night (The Avid Reader, 6 – 7:30 p.m. on November 4)  Support local artists and businesses by coming out to a poetry night at the Avid Reader on Nov. 4. The event will feature readings by four […]

UC Davis faculty members offer insight on what makes often overlooked instruments unique By Sarah Han — arts@theaggie.org   Although orchestras are composed of musicians playing a large variety of instruments, the violin and cello seem to shine the most. But beyond these two, others also play a significant role in the group’s layered sound. […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, television and music By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “This Is Why” by Paramore (2022)   Paramore is back, and Hayley Williams is once again rocking the iconic orange hair that we all know and love. Paramore’s new single “This Is Why,” which is also the […]

Regardless of financial status, the show portrays how money alone can’t solve human problems By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org Content warning: This article contains discussions of suicide and death that readers may find disturbing. Netflix’s K-drama “Little Women” depicts the financially challenging lives of the Oh sisters — Oh In-ju, Oh In-kyeong and Oh In-hye. […]