Arts & Culture

Do these CGI remakes go too far? As an artist, I have always appreciated the craftsmanship and individual style that goes into the making of an animated film. Designing characters and building worlds in traditional animation requires a level of personality and individuality —  no cartoon looks exactly like another. It’s up to the creative […]

Equality making some strides on screen Historically, the film industry has failed to cast many women of color in its films as well as women in the film industry as scriptwriters, directors and composers — roles that have, by default, been filled by white men. There is a lack of strong female leads and the […]

HBO miniseries sparks interest in history’s worst nuclear disaster Three-and-a-half million people were physically affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, were removed from their homes and suffered from radiation poisoning. The land directly surrounding the site of the nuclear reactor explosion is still radioactive to this day. Yet — aside from the mere mention in […]

The third season of Netflix series matures alongside its cast  The third season of Netflix’s renowned series “Stranger Things” premiered on July 4 and was met with mostly positive reviews. Created by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, the series follows a group of kids in the fictional midwest town of Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s. […]

Creative energy unleashed Understanding design in a holistic sense requires both visual comprehension and knowledge of the behind-the-scenes design process. When acknowledging design in a gallery, in our buildings or even in household appliances, it’s easy to see a finished product and lose sight of the integral struggle that a designer goes through on an […]

Students share favorite places to grab food late at night With everything the college lifestyle may hurl at students, sometimes a midnight snack is necessary. Whether at the Dining Commons or through a delivery service, there are many ways to satisfy late-night food cravings in Davis.  This year’s best late night snack, according to The […]

September  RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World Tour  When it comes to Davis, students might have to travel a little ways to go to bigger events. Luckily, Sacramento is only a 20-minute Uber ride away. On Sept. 20, RuPaul’s Drag Race arrives in Sacramento at the Memorial Auditorium.  Glow Run  On Sept. 23, head over […]

Recommendations for your next favorite TV show, movie, book or band TV: “The Simple Life” This gem of a throwback from the early 2000s follows then-best friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie as they trade in their charmed lives to live on a farm for five weeks. Your new college life at UC Davis might […]

Series brings to forefront issues affecting street vendors throughout world The Netflix original series “Street Food,” created by the creators of “Chef’s Table,” steps away from the Michelin Guide and hits the streets in search of unknown culinary masters. As a celebration of the roots of Asian cuisine, some destinations include Delhi, Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok […]

Do true crime stories villainize or glamorize killers of the past? Over the past few years, true crime documentaries and films have been on the rise. From the 2016 FX series “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story” to the podcast “Serial” to Netflix’s documentary “Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes,” […]

The Predictive Powers of Dystopian Writers Dystopian novels captivate audiences within worlds fraught with totalitarian regimes pursuing an incessant march of order. The most formidable dystopian works act as cautionary tales exhibiting our future’s most disturbing possibilities. Renowned authors from George Orwell to Ray Bradbury were historians of the human psyche, carefully observing the ebbs […]

Film misses opportunity to positively represent Latinos With the newly-released film “El Chicano,” viewers get a glimpse of a Mexican-American vigilante hero who takes back East Los Angeles from the threat of cartels and gang members. The film begins with the vigilante hero “El Chicano” kneeling in the heavy rain in front of a gravestone, […]