Arts & Culture

Getting over the notorious “Sophomore Slump”

Upperclassmen say it gets better Sophomore year: that awkward middle year between the excitement of freshman year and the anticipation of upperclassman glory. Freshman year...

Fellini: 100 Years Later

An ode to the director of “La Dolce Vita,” master of absurdism  Over the years, I’ve realized I’m a terrible person to watch movies with,...

Fast and studious: Autophiles find community in Davis parking lot

Davis Motorsports Club brings together all car owners, from Civic to Lamborghini If you passed by the South Davis Safeway this past Thursday night...

An anomaly: Jye Citizen owns his individuality, launches lifestyle and clothing brand

More than just t-shirts, Anomaly SCF is a creative space that empowers community “I found myself always being an anomaly, I guess you could say...

Culture Corner with Itzelth Gamboa

The Arts Desks' weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows. Television: “Dirty John”  Based on the real life story of Debra Newell, this Netflix...

Men and compliments: Traversing masculinity in the modern age

Understanding men to men compliments Five or six years ago, early in my high school career, while briskly exiting my Intro to Rabbinical Studies class,...

Couch Concert: Alfha Records

More than just a rap collective, Sacramento-based group gives back, empowers youth It all began with a fist bump. Not just any fist bump —...

Couch Concert: Negrete

A band with a spirit full of feeling and fun  Lyricist, lead singer and guitarist Nick Negrete wants to get out of college — so...

Art, artificial intelligence and technology

The muse of 21st century art is hidden in lines of code The mystique of robots taking over humanity, or the notion that humans will...

Beyond cereal: Three recipes to upgrade your breakfast game

A new look for your morning routine Bowl, cereal, milk, eat, repeat… bleh, bleh and more bleh. This monotonous breakfast routine has seeped into the...

Facebook breaks into saturated online dating market

Is it too late for tech giant to stake claim? Facebook is attempting to further its agenda as an app-of-all-trades with Facebook Dating, which launched...

The false promises of the wellness industry

The diet industry may have been pushed out of the mainstream, but a new industry has taken its place  In 2018, Weight Watchers completely rebranded...

UC Davis students share their experiences with sexual assault

Sexual assault though a woman’s perspective  Content warning: sexual assault, rape  Sexual assault is a reccuring issue, but there never seems to be a resolution. Although...

Commentary: Redefining Valentine’s Day

There’s no rule to relationships With the great holiday of Valentine’s Day recently passed, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the heteronormative and strictly...

Davis Theatre and Dance Department puts on “Peter and the Starcatcher”

Peter Pan’s origin comes to life in Cooper, Sedgwick production The UC Davis Theatre and Dance department will host their rendition of “Peter and the...