Arts & Culture

The beauty of black and white film and its loss of recognition among audiences  By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  ‘Tis the season for the annual rewatch of “It’s a Wonderful Life”; despite its impact, this beloved 1946 holiday movie tends to be the beginning and end of present-day movie-lovers’ engagement with classic Hollywood films.  There […]

The latest installment in the ‘Knives Out’ series muses on faith, logic and the compassion we give to others By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” films, though mysteries on the surface, have always been keenly interested in interrogating the landscape of their times. Outwardly, each one operates on a simple premise: the whimsical, highly […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more  By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Album: “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” by Hayley Williams (2025) While there’s nothing niche about Paramore — the iconic pop-punk band behind “Misery Business,” “Still Into You” and “Decode” from “Twilight” — I will argue that lead singer Hayley […]

Polzonetti expounded on the various ways in which cultures and musical genres affect the expression of winter in song By JONAH BERMAN — arts@theaggie.org  As UC Davis students approach the holiday season, an extensive list of rich musical traditions awaits them. Both classical and modern holiday tunes will reverberate throughout family gatherings, grocery stores and […]

The R&B artist experiments with soul, gospel and soft rock to examine themes of religion, love and the self  By SOPHIE LIN — arts@theaggie.org In an era where R&B often favors fleeting hooks and hyper-polished production, Daniel Caesar’s return with his fourth studio album “Son of Spergy” asks listeners to recognize his soul.  Released on […]

Why Gen Z is still enamored with ‘Stranger Things’ as it premieres its final season When “Stranger Things” first flickered onto screens in 2016, it wasn’t just another piece of nostalgia-laced science fiction: It became a phenomenon powerful enough to turn the world upside down. For Gen Z, many who grew up alongside the cast […]

Whether it’s Chinese food, German Christmas cookies, a Welsh chicken or a pickle ornament in a tree, food is an essential mode of family connection  By HANNAH OSBORN — arts@theaggie.org  As fall quarter comes to an end, students are given the chance to take a break from academics and spend more time with loved ones. […]

UC Davis students share how the act of decorating for the holidays creates cozy memories and fosters a feeling of togetherness BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org The holiday season is a time for rest and reflection as people celebrate with their loved ones and hold close the things that are dear to them. People often […]

The radio station will be relocating to TB-24, taking its music and memories along with it By MIRIAM RAMAKRISHNAN — arts@theaggie.org  UC Davis’ student-run radio station, KDVS 90.3FM, has plans to move out of Lower Freeborn Hall in spring quarter of 2026. Due to Lower Freeborn being declared seismically unsound in 2018, the station will […]

The long-awaited sequel is ‘limited’ in its delivery  By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@aggie.org  Exactly one year after the first installment, “Wicked: For Good” released in theaters on Nov. 21, concluding the stories of Glinda Upland, the Good Witch (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo).  The second film follows […]

The benefits of baking as a hobby, with student recommendations to get you started  By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  In our digital age, it has become a respite for us to pursue offline, hands-on hobbies. The act of creating something tangible rather than consuming an endless scroll of online content has been suggested as immensely beneficial and […]

UC Davis students share how the act of decorating for the holidays creates cozy memories and fosters a feeling of togetherness   BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   The holiday season is a time for rest and reflection as people celebrate with their loved ones and hold close the things that are dear to them. […]