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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Arts & Culture

Spring tunes for the upcoming season

From country to pop music, this selection is sure to set the tone for warmer days ahead           By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   “Like I Loved You”...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Podcast: “Anything Goes” by Emma Chamberlain (2020) If you’re on the younger...

How film scores have evolved with the film industry

Film soundtracks have long been a key feature in entertainment   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Films are some of the most influential works today, with one...

Couch Concert: MONDAIJI

Problem child turned college student — and band    By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   From meeting at a UC Davis Jamming Crew event to performing at Turtle...

The Avid Reader showcases community talent at local author night

From environmentalist memoirs to action-packed fiction, local authors share their stories    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   On March 9, The Avid Reader hosted a local author...

A look into the weird world of Dave Malloy

If you’re looking for something new, consider this composer’s unconventional musical theatre discography    By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   The idea of musical theatre alone summons to...

Review: What the indie horror film ‘Skinamarink’ reminds us about childhood

How it uses apophenia and liminal space to create a “fear of the dark”   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   You may be surprised to learn that...

Chris’ Culture Corner

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By CHRIS PONCE  — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail”...

Review: Charlotte Wells encapsulates the lens through which we view parental figures in ‘Aftersun’

The nostalgic cinematography allows the audience to see the innate complexity of  parent-child relationships   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   “Aftersun,” the directorial debut from Charlotte Wells,...

Commentary: When did we begin to overcomplicate writing?

Writing should aim to be understood by as many people as possible — not sound “advanced”   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   When looking back at books...

Commentary: A case for cleaning your room

Your room can be a reflection of who you are   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   As college students, many of us are frequently moving into new...

‘REFUGE’ highlights a universal need for belonging

David Adam Moore and Victoria Tzykun designed the interactive performance as a testament to stability      By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Prompted by the ongoing war in...

Commentary: reduce waste by ‘shopping your closet’

The philosophy behind returning to what is already hanging in your closet before you go thrifting   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   In the effort to create...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “Just Kids” by Patti Smith (2010)   In her lustful memoir of...

Review: ‘The Glory’ is an unnerving depiction of revenge and resurfacing trauma

Part one of Netflix’s new K-drama sets the stage for an action-packed part two   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   Content warning: this article contains discussions of...