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Arts & Culture

Review: ‘Severance’ is an interesting thought experiment from the mind of Dan Erickson

The show provides an example of how avoiding problems can backfire    By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Content warning: This article mentions suicide, which some readers may...

Highlighting some of New York City’s underrated museums

The cultural hotspot houses a diverse plethora of museums — not just MoMA and the MET   By Sarah Han — arts@theaggie.org   New York City is known...

Alix Earle showcases a lavish lifestyle while maintaining a brand reliant on relatability

The influencer strikes a chord with many even with her visible affluence   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Alix Earle, a fourth-year University of Miami student, has...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic...

Commentary: The importance of children’s horror movies

How the genre can provide another outlet for kids’ fears   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   What do “Friday the 13th” and “Courage the Cowardly Dog” have...

Every climbing series, movie you didn’t know you needed to see

“Free Solo” is not the only climbing movie, actually   By SOPHIE DEWEES — arts@theaggie.org   Scaling sheer cliff faces with your toes resting on minuscule edges just...

Commentary: Loving yourself on Valentine’s Day

Treat yourself this holiday season, regardless of your relationship status   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it’s time to bring some...

Commentary: ‘Breaking Bad’ portrays the moral ambiguity of human nature

The hit drama makes viewers question their own moral compass   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Vince Gilligan’s award-winning show “Breaking Bad” has regained popularity among Gen...

Review: ‘When Breath Becomes Air’ explores the meanings of life and death

The late neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi narrates his journey of living a fulfilling life while battling lung cancer   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   “When Breath Becomes Air”...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel (2006) Known for her cartoons and...

A sneak peek into ‘Somebody I Used To Know,’ a new unconventional love story written by Dave Franco and Alison Brie

The writers joined a college publication roundtable to discuss the film premiering on Amazon Prime Video on Feb. 10   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   “Somebody I...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “Selfless” by The Strokes (2020) The second track on their most...

Celebrating tea: The Global Tea Initiative highlights the links between tea, science and society

Professor Katharine Burnett discusses the initiative’s mission and reasons to study tea   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   On a campus as large as UC Davis, myriad...

The World’s Worst Expo curates a unique shopping experience for thrift lovers

Sacramento's vintage clothing market brings together community members from the surrounding area with an eye for individuality   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   The World's Worst Expo,...

Recognizing the importance of films in society

The art form connects us through universal experiences and feelings   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Films are inevitably part of our lives; from childhood favorites to...