Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Commentary: Are we in a simulation?

Everything, nothing is real  Since the dawn of artificial intelligence (AI), theories about the nature of our existence tend to  credit some greater power —...
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Making a MESS: Student-artist duo Lila Simpson and Shirin Mavandad promote inclusivity, sustainability

MESS focuses on designing graphic tees for customers of all backgrounds Although Lila Simpson and Shirin Mavandad began their artistic endeavours individually, they found a...
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Review: Andy Shauf

Sad boy anthems make for soulful night Have you ever come across a song that just gets you? A song that stops you in your...
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Culture Corner with Mike Holzer

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, novels and music Movie: “A Beautiful Mind” Ron Howard does a fantastic job of storytelling in this star-studded,...
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Review: “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

A heart-shattering, unforgettable romance You will think about the last 15 minutes of Céline Sciamma’s 2019 romance, “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” for the...
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“High Fidelity” — Hulu’s original series sees Kravitz defeat heartbreak with music

A review of series’ ability to touch its audience  The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actor Lisa Bonet, Zöe Kravitz was born for her...
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Celebrating Pokemon’s 23rd Birthday

Over two decades, 807 Pokémon later, Pocket Monster franchise still holds a special place in hearts of millions across globe Just home from preschool, alongside...
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Modern Life and old fashioned rock: The Strokes in 2020

 The long-awaited return of Casablancas and co.  The first time I touched down at JFK Airport, I remember the sounds that accompanied me more than...
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Playlists that embody “Coraline,” “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “The Giver”

Crafting three playlists for my three favorite movies The following playlists are not the soundtracks to these films, but rather songs that evoke the tone...
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Students rank their favorite types of Girl Scout Cookies

Answering the Girl Scout Cookie debate Girl Scout Cookie season has arrived, and the brightly colored boxes can be seen all around campus. The tradition,...
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New Trend: Old Dresses

Recent Oscar’s saw increase in celebrities recycling outfits on red carpet  Throughout awards season, some of the most influential people in the world gather to...
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Entertainment Council presents Beach Fossils

Brooklyn indie-pop band perform at Mondavi  ASUCD Entertainment Council hosted Beach Fossils on Feb. 22 at the Mondavi Center. “Petrichor,” the title of the event,...
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Students share their experiences as sex workers

 A lesson in empowerment, self-discovery Many students at UC Davis will have an on-campus job or a retail job downtown at some point in their...
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To be or not to be: Is Billie Eilish cool?

I’m the baaaaad guy. Billie Eilish — the creepy-crawly, mega pop star — has become a household name, seemingly jumping into a premier level of...
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Culture Corner with Allie Bailey

The Arts Desks' weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows Album: “Flow State” by Tash Sultana Sultana’s hit song “Jungle” initially turned me on...
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