Arts & Culture

Narrative-based games falter in light of Battle Royale hype In the world of gaming, it’s hard to avoid the words “battle royale.” As of the last two years, battle royale has become a monoculture in video games, replacing the hype for most online multiplayer modes as well as the necessity for story-driven campaign. Instead, a […]

Student organization enacts powerful change against homelessness, stigma Homeless Outreach through Prevention and Education, a student organization founded at UC Davis in 2016, has a mission of assisting those experiencing homelessness and educating others about homelessness through project-based solutions that come from the collective input of all its members. The organization receives the majority of […]

Electronic engineer and singer speaks on broken phones, finding herself Lillian Frances, a 25-year-old Davis-bred electronic musician and singer, constantly takes notes on her phone: phrases she likes, Instagram pictures of babies in retro bright blue outfits and irregular ideas. “It is all inspired by day-to-day life,” Frances said. “I like to be an observer […]

Critically-acclaimed author reads new collection On Jan. 19, the English Department brought critically-acclaimed writer Deb Olin Unferth to campus for a reading of her new collection of short stories titled “Wait Till you See Me Dance.” The event was a part of the Creative Writing Reading Series that the department has organized. The goal of […]

Discovering which streaming service reigns supreme When comparing Spotify and Apple Music, there are many features that make the two streaming services almost identical: both offer a family plan for up to six people, a $5 monthly student fee (instead of the regular price of ten dollars a month), a free trial period and a […]

How being vegetarian, vegan affects dating More people are switching to vegetarian or vegan diets every day. Though many choose the lifestyle for health and environmental benefits, it can be difficult to navigate the already murky waters of dating with the added factor of food restrictions on date nights. Eliana Thompson, a second-year psychology major, […]

Country music’s adaptation to the twenty-first-century It’s no secret that country music has changed in the last 20 years. The content within most of the songs that top the Billboard charts have evolved into something utterly unrecognizable to “classic” country, i.e. songs about “Achy Breaky Heart[s]” and rivers named “Chattahoochee.” On one hand, it’s a […]

In a world of rapid progression, TV can’t seem to let go of the past It’s safe to say that television has changed a lot in the past 50 years. Gone are the days of flipping through channels or watching tacky game shows because there is nothing else on. Television has evolved from black and […]

A social media for movie lovers Whether on TV, in a theatre or most commonly through an online streaming service, watching movies is a favorite pastime for most people. Beyond watching the film itself, one of the most exciting aspects of watching a movie is finding someone else to discuss it with. It not only […]

Student artist and Bike Barn mechanic finds ways to combine her passions Molly Moritzburke, a fourth-year mechanical engineering major, might be a familiar face at the Bike Barn. As manager of the campus-favorite repair shop, she is either running the register, training new mechanics or getting her hands greasy in the workshop. “I started working […]

How Aggies are keeping their resolutions from failing New Year’s resolutions have become a tradition that many people look forward to, and much of their appeal stems from the new commitment to make a change in one’s life. Making resolutions may be part of the way people celebrate the New Year today, but this tradition […]

Netflix film challenges societal standards of motherhood, mental illness On Dec. 13, Netflix released “Bird Box,” an original film that is both a thriller and an existential drama which digs into the presumptions society has about motherhood and those with severe mental illness. Malorie, played by Sandra Bullock, finds herself locked in a house with […]