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Monday, December 23, 2024

Arts & Culture

“The Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” is a gift for the amateur sleuth

The murder mystery genre is criminally underrated   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   As a young girl, I was fascinated by solving mysteries. My father is a...

Upcoming Events in February

Check out a clothing swap, live music, art exhibits and book clubs before midterms roll in   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Clothing Swap (Davis Night Market,...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi (2016) “When Breath Becomes...

Commentary: ‘Acting accordingly’ isn’t the same as being ‘fake’

Sometimes acting can promote growth over conflict   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Do you know about Leonardo DiCaprio — the guy who dies in “The Titanic?”...

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ normalizes the quirkiness of sex

People from all backgrounds can find joy in the show that captures a shared college experience   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Mindy Kaling’s hit HBO series...

‘Alice in Borderland’ delivers intensity in shocking series finale

The live-action Japanese thriller’s second season is a fast-paced, action-packed watch   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   Last December, the highly-anticipated second season of “Alice in Borderland”...

UC Davis Professor Emeritus Mike Henderson to hold first solo exhibition in 20 years

“Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965-1985” will display never-before-seen work by the artist     By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   The exhibit that will open the new year...

Crocheting can allow you to expand your closet in a sustainable way

The historically-lucrative activity has experienced a resurgence in popularity    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Crocheting has risen in popularity over recent years, with Pinterest boards and...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding...

Commentary: Create your own story with tabletop role-playing games

If its recent resurgence has not convinced you to try out Dungeons and Dragons, there are still plenty of reasons to explore the role-play...

The origin and traditions of the Lunar New Year

How the holiday is traditionally celebrated in different countries   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   Although in western culture, we are accustomed to celebrating the new year...

Itzhak Perlman brings wit and brilliance to the Mondavi stage

The renowned violinist joined forces with pianist Rohan De Silva for the center’s first performance of 2023   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   On Jan. 14, world-class...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk's weekly picks for music, movies and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “SOS” by SZA (2022) SZA’S debut album, “CTRL,” was formative during...

Commentary: Ye’s fall from grace: Why the art cannot be separated from the artist this time around

Even amidst a double standard of scrutiny, this dangerous narrative must be condemned    By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   American rapper and fashion designer Ye, formerly known...

Art therapy paints a picture of improved mental health

The practice provides a way to think without overthinking it    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Modern society has made considerable strides toward breaking down the stigmas...