Arts & Culture

Critical importance of ethnic studies — from activism to academia Born out of protest, it was just 50 years ago that the idea of an ethnic studies curricula emerged at UC Davis — which, at the time, was revolutionary. With a political climate of anti-war, civil rights and women’s liberation movements, the 1960s embodied a […]

The Beauty of Eggers’ fully realized vision   “The Lighthouse,” the most recent film from Robert Eggers, is an exploration of hysteria on the high seas, a piece of cinema that transcends Eggers from a director into a modern-day auteur. It is also the sole reason why future generations will avoid seagulls with deeply rooted apprehension.  […]

The Arts Desks’ weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows TV Show: “Bosch” Based on a series of novels by Michael Connelly, the show follows the life of a surly, jazz-appreciating Los Angeles Police Department homicide detective named Harry Bosch. He’s basically the John Wick of law enforcement, but with a bit less […]

How a 200-year-old shoe became a modern icon  Take a stroll through any major metropolitan area and you’ll see them. Walk across campus and you’ll notice them, often in hordes. Even a venture out to the countryside would yield a sighting of two. Usually in shades of brown or black, with two or three straps […]

Whatcha gonna watch? Halloween is a time for people to enjoy horror films, dress up in costumes and eat tons of candy. Although many enjoy being scared, there are also others who prefer celebrating the holiday without the fear factor. The ’80s and ’90s seem to serve as the peak time for hilarious Halloween movies, […]

Creating a space for community, business  Phi Beta Sigma, one of the historically African American Greek-letter fraternities on campus, hosts Fresh Hair Friday every week, where students can make appointments with student barbers as well as enjoy each other’s company.  Created in 2016, the Fresh Hair Program fills a gap felt by the Black community […]

An exploration of Soto’s approach to self-expression through style Lilly Soto, an undeclared second-year student, shared her personal style with The California Aggie Arts Desk. The Aggie met Soto in her backyard, where she wore a translucent green button-down with baggy khakis and orange Converse.  The California Aggie: How would you characterize your style?  Soto: […]

Thrifting, donating, sustainable options all ways to avoid fast fashion “Fast fashion” is a term that refers to the mass-production of cheap clothing built to reflect the ever-changing trends in the fashion industry. Stores like Zara, Forever 21 and H&M market low prices for fashionable items so that consumers will continue to purchase their clothes […]

New Netflix talent search focuses only on hip-hop and rap If you watched television anytime between the early 2000s and now, chances are you’ve probably seen your fair share of talent search shows. From “American Idol,” “X-Factor,” “The Voice,” “America’s Got Talent” and so on, there are far too many to name them all. For […]

Local 11-member band brings elements of numerous genres to jam sessions  Local Davis band Bomba Fried Rice has been serendipitous since its creation. What began as a group of friends simply jamming for the sake of jamming became Bomba Fried Rice in 2013 when they were asked to play at the Davis Music Festival.  “Another […]

Some students take their talents, passions for brewing beyond the classroom Northern California has matured into one of the best places in the world for upcoming and established winemakers and brewers. From the Napa Valley vineyards to the many specialized breweries scattered across Northern California, the beverage industry and experience has become an inseparable part […]

An informal gathering of musical enthusiasts jamming in nature   From the quintessential spirit of the Farmer’s Market to the duality of tranquility and liveliness of the Quad, Davis is a melting pot of culture and people. Walking from Point A to Point B, the buzz of conversation, art, food and music fills the soul with […]