Arts & Culture

The long-awaited return of Casablancas and co.  The first time I touched down at JFK Airport, I remember the sounds that accompanied me more than anything. Carts whirled by, official announcements played on the speakers and planes roared for take off, all against the sonic backdrop of thousands of people coming and going. Perhaps it […]

Crafting three playlists for my three favorite movies The following playlists are not the soundtracks to these films, but rather songs that evoke the tone and message of my favorite films:  Movie #1: “Coraline” dir. Henry Selick ` When it premiered in 2004, “Coraline” was labeled as a fantasy/thriller, and for a good reason. The […]

Answering the Girl Scout Cookie debate Girl Scout Cookie season has arrived, and the brightly colored boxes can be seen all around campus. The tradition, which began in 1917, has grown into a $700 million dollar industry. The branding and limited availability make these cookies a hot commodity when they finally become available. A man […]

Recent Oscar’s saw increase in celebrities recycling outfits on red carpet  Throughout awards season, some of the most influential people in the world gather to celebrate their achievements in entertainment. In recent years, celebrities have used this platform to bring awareness to cultural issues and social change.  During the #MeToo movement, a large number of […]

Brooklyn indie-pop band perform at Mondavi  ASUCD Entertainment Council hosted Beach Fossils on Feb. 22 at the Mondavi Center. “Petrichor,” the title of the event, describes the pleasant smell from rain after a long period of drought. Beach Fossils as well as the opening act, Urbanation, performed with a softness of falling water — a […]

A lesson in empowerment, self-discovery Many students at UC Davis will have an on-campus job or a retail job downtown at some point in their college career, but rarely will the job description make someone do a double take. Some, however, have found adrenaline and empowerment from using nothing but their bodies and crafted personas […]

I’m the baaaaad guy. Billie Eilish — the creepy-crawly, mega pop star — has become a household name, seemingly jumping into a premier level of stardom instantaneously. Now, with four major category Grammy Awards and a top-charting debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?,” Eilish has established herself as a force […]

The Arts Desks’ weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows Album: “Flow State” by Tash Sultana Sultana’s hit song “Jungle” initially turned me on to the “one person band,” and since then, I haven’t been able to stop listening to their most recent album “Flow State.” The Australian singer-songwriter plays over 12 instruments, […]

Upperclassmen say it gets better Sophomore year: that awkward middle year between the excitement of freshman year and the anticipation of upperclassman glory. Freshman year is new, and opportunities seem endless, but sophomore year is filled with changes, independence and seemingly endless responsibilities.  Many students agree that they experienced the sophomore slump at some point […]

An ode to the director of “La Dolce Vita,” master of absurdism  Over the years, I’ve realized I’m a terrible person to watch movies with, which is especially problematic as someone who goes around calling themselves a “cinephile.” I can be prone to shouts and exclamations, but it’s at its worst when my excitement becomes […]

Davis Motorsports Club brings together all car owners, from Civic to Lamborghini If you passed by the South Davis Safeway this past Thursday night you may have been perplexed to see a slew of students and adults chatting in an inconspicuous parking lot. What on earth could have brought this crowd here?  Varying in age […]

More than just t-shirts, Anomaly SCF is a creative space that empowers community “I found myself always being an anomaly, I guess you could say just being the only African American or one of the few… that’s kind of where the idea of Anomaly came from, being my own individual, creating my own lane.”  Anomaly […]