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Arts & Culture

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, TV, music and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Music: “Spooky” by Dusty Springfield (1968) Like clockwork, when the evenings...

Upcoming Events in October

Museum exhibits, concerts and more to kick off the school year in style    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Fall Season Celebration (Manetti Shrem Museum, 4:30 -...

A snapshot of G-nails & Spa: where great service meets artistry

G-nails & Spa is the place to go for so much more than a gorgeous fresh set    By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org   Sometimes picking a...

Commentary: “Grease” stands the test of time in unexpected ways  

In tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John   By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   If you are anything like me, you were raised by parents with an avid...

Review: “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” and his growing stardom

From a niche internet sensation to the big screen By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org On June 24, 2022, a new film with a long history, “Marcel...

Commentary: What the body neutrality movement offers that body positivity doesn’t

And why we may be moving into a body-neutral future   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org    If you’ve been on social media recently, you may have noticed...

There’s room in the world to love both a book and its movie adaptations

Both artforms work together in their own unique ways to convey the intended meaning of the story   By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   There are certain things...

Why every vegan college student should have canned chickpeas in their cupboard

Plus some college-friendly recipes that anyone can try   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org    The most common rumors surrounding a plant-based (or plant-heavy) diet often break down...

Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for TV, movies, books and music  By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org TV Show: “The Night Manager” (2016) With just one season,...

Commentary: Disingenuity in diversity reverses representation efforts in film and entertainment

The industry’s forced depiction of diversity proves to be more damaging for marginalized communities than a lack of it By SUN YIE — arts@theaggie.org  Retconning, also...

Is your study music helping or harming your productivity?

UC Davis students weigh in on their study music preferences   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   It isn’t uncommon for students to pop in some headphones and...

Review: Finding meaning amidst ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

Through the exploration of infinite possibilities in a multiverse, the film reminds us that we should cherish and celebrate our finite, current lives   By SUN...

UC Davis Film Fest highlights student talent while bringing community together

The two-night event was back in person this year after being celebrated virtually for two years   By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   On May 16 and 17,...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, books and music   By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org   Movie: “Bonnie and Clyde” dir. by Arthur Penn (1967) Seen by...

Lawntopia brought the funk — and more

Headlined by Duckwrth, and featuring local and student openers, this concert on the Quad was the ultimate springtime celebration By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org In case...