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Monday, December 23, 2024

Arts & Culture

Where are the humanities heading?

Students and faculty speak about the importance of these departments on campus   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   UC Davis is well reputed as a research university, ...

Commentary: House music concerts offer a unique experience for listeners

How artists such as Rúfüs Du Sol are creating a calm, safe escape through their performances By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   On Oct. 7, I had...

Commentary: Why you should embrace your bad writing

Start treating writing as a process, not a singular race to perfection  By Adhithi Anjali — arts@theaggie.org   We’ve all been there — in the only seat...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, TV, music and more  By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org Album: “Tradition” by Monsune (2019) This album, which is R&B singer-songwriter...

‘The Macabre: A Harpsichord Halloween’ displayed the harpsichord’s versatility

Harpsichordist Faythe Vollrath performs a wide selection of pieces, from classical fugues to popular Halloween music By Sarah Han — arts@theaggie.org   On Oct. 27, harpsichordist and...

ASUCD’s Entertainment Council Sunset Fest brings together UC Davis community

Directors, volunteers and performers share what makes the cost-free concert so memorable  By ANA BACH and RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Last week, ASUCD’s Entertainment Council hosted...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, television and music By MAYA REIHANIAN — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “Growing/Dying” by The Backseat Lovers  The Backseat Lovers is one...

Why are so many pop songs about love?

UC Davis community members discuss why love is such a popular topic in the music industry   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   From The Beatles to Taylor...

Upcoming Events in November

Poetry readings, concerts and more to usher in the colder months  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Poetry Night (The Avid Reader, 6 - 7:30 p.m. on...

Exploring the forgotten instruments of the orchestra

UC Davis faculty members offer insight on what makes often overlooked instruments unique By Sarah Han — arts@theaggie.org   Although orchestras are composed of musicians playing a...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, television and music By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “This Is Why” by Paramore (2022)   Paramore is back, and...

Netflix’s K-drama “Little Women” highlights the universal challenges of the rich and poor

Regardless of financial status, the show portrays how money alone can’t solve human problems By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org Content warning: This article contains discussions of...

An ode to rewatching ‘Gilmore Girls’ in the fall

In addition to baking pumpkin bread and going apple picking, watching “Gilmore Girls” should be added to your fall itinerary By SOPHIE DEWEES —...

Commentary: The U.S. movie rating system is behind the times

Originally implemented as a precautionary measure for children, it may be more harmful than it appears at first glance By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   One of...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, TV, music and more    By KATIE DEBENEDETTI — arts@theaggie.org   Music: “Begging For Rain” by Maggie Rogers (2022) It’s spooky season!...