Arts & Culture

Dissecting the surprise ‘evermore’ album

December 22, 2020

How storytelling takes over in Taylor Swift’s new sister album Taylor Swift has done it again. A surprise release shocked fans when Swift shared the...

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The production of ‘[re: Click]’ is an eclectic and experimental viewing experience

December 21, 2020

Have you ever been online? “,” a joint production between the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance and the American Music Theatre Project at...

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Culture Corner

December 16, 2020

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, music, television shows Movie: “Happiest Season” dir. by Clea DuVall (2020) Starring Kirsten Stewart, Alison Brie and Aubrey...

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COMMENTARY: We love the Raccoon Man

December 15, 2020

Arts desk writer Jacob Anderson loves the Racoon Man—and you should too Raccoon connoisseurs out there need not be reminded of James Blackwood—the elderly Nova...

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Much-anticipated ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’ exceeds expectations

December 11, 2020

The “Breath of the Wild” prequel offers a much needed look into the history of Hyrule “Breath of the Wild” (BOTW) is undoubtedly one of...

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“The Princess Switch: Switched Again” Review

December 11, 2020

Why “the more is merrier” doesn’t work out in this situation

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These musicians are defying and recreating our ideas of genre

December 10, 2020

Four artists from the past and present have made their mark going against the grain Countless musicians have immortalized themselves and their work by breaking...

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The fictional characters we all need

December 9, 2020

We could use a lot more people like this in society As an avid reader and Netflix binge-watcher, I have come to the conclusion...

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Culture Corner

December 8, 2020

The Arts Desk's weekly pick of movies, tv shows, books and music Movie: “Basket Case” dir. by Frank Henenlotter (1982) Nervously patched together on a budget...

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Michelle Obama’s legacy in ‘Becoming’

December 7, 2020

The successes and compromises that led Michelle Obama to the gilded cage of the White House In the 89-minute Netflix documentary “Becoming,” the world is...

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Like it or not, Trump isn’t leaving politics or the spotlight anytime soon

December 4, 2020

How the last four years will continue to shape the GOP On Jan. 20, 2021, a new President of the U.S. will be sworn into...

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Why kids shows are better than teen shows

December 2, 2020

What teen shows lack, children's shows provide While I admit there are some good teen TV shows out there that are worth watching (“Never Have...

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Lana Del Rey is the epitome of a ‘sad girl’

November 30, 2020

Scandals, daddies and love songs define Lana Del Rey’s image, but make it hard to support both the controversial artist and her art To her...

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Simlish: When language and music transcend translation

November 30, 2020

Lass frooby noo, Yarby dansel dable doops, Imi dooka mimi shoops! Everyone knows “The Sims.” Whether you spend your time designing the perfect house or...

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Culture Corner

November 24, 2020

The Arts Desk's weekly pick of movies, tv shows, books and music Book: “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac Some books have a remarkable way of...

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