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

January 23, 2023

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...

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The origin and traditions of the Lunar New Year

January 19, 2023

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...

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Itzhak Perlman brings wit and brilliance to the Mondavi stage

January 19, 2023

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...

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Culture Corner

January 12, 2023

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...

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

January 5, 2023

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...

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Art therapy paints a picture of improved mental health

January 4, 2023

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...

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Five reads to kick off the new year

January 3, 2023

There’s no better way to start 2023 than with a healthy new hobby By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org “The Man Who Was Thursday” by G.K. Chesterton...

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Lost in translation: A missed opportunity in “1899”

December 30, 2022

Despite interest in multilingualism, Netflix’s newest international foray fails to make an impact By ADHITHI ANHJALI — arts@theaggie.org From the creators of “Dark,” a surprise German...

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Fun holiday tunes to spice up the season

December 30, 2022

From Vivaldi to Mariah Carey, this selection is sure to get you through the colder months By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org “It's the Most Wonderful Time...

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An insight into some of the drums of South Asia

December 6, 2022

How the instruments play an important role in community-building By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org In Western culture, drums are often connoted for their use in bands...

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Culture Corner

December 5, 2022

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more By Adhithi Anjali — arts@theaggie.org Book: “Vita Nostra: A Novel” by Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko, trans....

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Review: “The Menu” is a cunning social commentary with razor-sharp finesse

December 2, 2022

Snobbish characters, disarmingly bold satire and endless culinary humor: Mark Mylod’s recipe for the perfect dark horror-comedy By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org “The Menu,” starring Ralph...

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How to view art

December 2, 2022

A step-by-step guide for making the most of your art-viewing experience By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org Whether it is a sculpture or a painting, visual art...

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Christina Quarles at the Manetti Shrem: A glimpse through the lens of an artist

November 29, 2022

A deep dive into one of many incredible resources of the UC Davis Arts Department By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org On Nov. 17, I had the...

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Commentary: Exploring obsession and mystique in female protagonists

November 29, 2022

Breaking down the “obsessed prodigy” trope in popular films and television shows By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org Out of all the popular character tropes seen in...

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