Arts & Culture

Is it worth a listen?  Rhythm and blues artist Jacquees has made headlines recently for claiming he’s the “king” of R&B, sending social media into a frenzy. Although his self-proclaimed title is debatable, Jacquees is well-known for several singles such as “You,” “B.E.D” and his controversial Ella Mai “Trip” remix. It was through his remixes […]

Where students kick back, incite social change  If there was ever a space that symbolized the essence of what UC Davis is, was and should be, it must be the beloved Quad. It is our Statue of Liberty, our Hanging Gardens of Babylon and our Louvre. West Quad, East Quad, left or right, it makes […]

Sociology professor Ryan Finnigan discusses reevaluating the labor/life ecosystem, moving past Ford’s creation John Maynard Keynes, perhaps one of the most influential economists to ever live,  hypothesized that his grandchildren would be working 15 hours per week. He was dreadfully wrong. Over 90 years since the “traditional” 40-hour work week was adopted by Henry Ford […]

The turkey time versus jingle jangle dispute It’s about that time of year when the holidays come knocking at your door. The weather gets a bit chillier, and stores sell decorations for a holiday that seems far away. Now that Halloween has passed, what are holiday enthusiasts supposed to listen to when the catalog of […]

The Arts Desks’ weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows. Television: “Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural” I first found out about “Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural” while mindlessly scrolling on Instagram. Someone edited a video of one of the first episodes where a priest profusely tells Ryan Bergara and his co-host Shane Madej not to call on […]

Martinez-Campos, Chloe Wasil captivate in lead roles This November, the UC Davis Department of Theater and Dance put on a production of “The Threepenny Opera.” The play was written by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill and first hit the stage in 1928.  The Davis rendition of the musical was co-directed by performance studies doctoral student […]

Who knew how versatile pumpkin pie spice is? With the transition from summer to fall finally happening in Davis, Calif., the time has come for fall traditions that make this season’s cozy atmosphere to come to life. All things pumpkin and spice have been on the shelves of Trader Joe’s for some time, but the […]

Exploration of restrooms provides a glimpse into the very heart of UC Davis The history of man could be split in two distinct eras: before indoor plumbing and after. Many would point to the discovery of fire or the invention of the wheel as the pinnacle of human ingenuity, but the true peak of cleverness […]

From the Liquid Hotplates in November to Greek Beats in June, and everyone in between In chronological order, here’s everything a capella happening this school year. November 23 to 24, 2019 The Liquid Hotplates will hold their two-day showcase “Alotta Cappella” on Nov. 23 and 24 for the 13th year in a row. The showcase […]

Ye is overpowered by a world of his own creation Draped in a baby blue shroud, Kanye Omari West stood tall, rapping, singing and praising alongside one of Los Angeles’ finest gospel choirs during the Inglewood leg of “Sunday Service” — a sermon-infused concert to worship God and promote Kanye’s new album “Jesus is King.”  […]

Aggie writer reviews the best Thanksgiving episodes Holiday specials of your favorite television series are often the most memorable — they can be sappy and sweet or full of twists. With Thanksgiving around the corner, here is a list of some of the best Thanksgiving-themed television.  “Thanksgiving” —  “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” This was an early episode […]

The Arts Desks’ weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows Movie: “The Lighthouse” In true Arts Desk fashion, a group of us spontaneously decided to see “The Lighthouse” at the Varsity Theater this past weekend. And, in true A24 fashion, the piece fits the mold of every film nerd’s perfect movie: black and […]