Arts & Culture

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

June 3, 2022

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...

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Is your study music helping or harming your productivity?

June 1, 2022

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...

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

May 31, 2022

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...

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UC Davis Film Fest highlights student talent while bringing community together

May 30, 2022

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,...

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Culture Corner

May 27, 2022

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...

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Lawntopia brought the funk — and more

May 26, 2022

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...

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Couch Concert: Decent Action is far from just decent

May 26, 2022

The recently-assembled local student band is getting their spotlight in the hot Davis music scene By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org When asked about the meaning behind...

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Sol Blume returns after three years

May 25, 2022

The R&B festival, now held at Discovery Park in Sacramento, featured all female headliners and brought in 40,000 guests By ALLIE BAILEY & ANJINI VENUGOPAL...

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Culture Corner

May 20, 2022

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org Movie: “Blow” dir. by Ted Demme (2001) Starring young Johnny...

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Review: ‘Our Flag Means Death’ is the queer pirate show we’ve all been waiting for

May 18, 2022

The HBO comedy is a witty challenge to gender norms By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org Since its release in March, the HBO series “Our Flag Means...

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Review: ‘Look at it in the Light’ feels like a hug from someone who is as confused as you are

May 17, 2022

Kate Bollinger’s third EP explores themes of growth and acceptance By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Among the many great indie/alt musicians who have graced our headphones...

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Culture Corner

May 13, 2022

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, television and music By SUN YIE — arts@theaggie.org Album: “Inside” by Bo Burnham (2021) Directed during the pandemic, Bo...

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‘Figuratively Speaking’ kickstarts the Spring Senior Shows

May 13, 2022

Three senior undergraduate artists display years of work as the first installment of the Basement Gallery’s annual exhibit By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org The Art Building’s...

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Uncovering the art of the song cover

May 11, 2022

It’s a well-established tradition for artists to cover others’ songs, so let’s take a look at some of the best out there By ANGIE CUMMINGS...

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Behind the scenes of the Fashion and Design Society’s 2022 ‘PRISM’ fashion show

May 9, 2022

The popular Picnic Day tradition is back in person by CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org In the midst of a busy, post-pandemic Picnic Day, student models and...

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