Arts & Culture

Where do students get their news?

Social media, Twitter main source for news Whether in class or at home, students spend a lot of time on their phones. Because of this,...

Review: “King of R&B,” Jacquees hones in on traditional rhythm and blues

Is it worth a listen?  Rhythm and blues artist Jacquees has made headlines recently for claiming he's the "king" of R&B, sending social media into...

Community space as culture: An exploration of the Quad

Where students kick back, incite social change  If there was ever a space that symbolized the essence of what UC Davis is, was and should...

The US Work Week: Due Time For Change?

Sociology professor Ryan Finnigan discusses reevaluating the labor/life ecosystem, moving past Ford’s creation John Maynard Keynes, perhaps one of the most influential economists to ever...

Christmas music already? Students weigh in on whether it’s appropriate to start listening to holiday tunes

The turkey time versus jingle jangle dispute It’s about that time of year when the holidays come knocking at your door. The weather gets a...

Culture Corner with Itzelth Gamboa

The Arts Desks' weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows. Television: “Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural” I first found out about “Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural” while mindlessly...

Review: “The Threepenny Opera,” student production showcases creative talent

Martinez-Campos, Chloe Wasil captivate in lead roles This November, the UC Davis Department of Theater and Dance put on a production of “The Threepenny Opera.”...

Recipe: Simple Pumpkin Loaf

Who knew how versatile pumpkin pie spice is? With the transition from summer to fall finally happening in Davis, Calif., the time has come for...

The Best Campus Bathrooms: A symphony of alleviation

Exploration of restrooms provides a glimpse into the very heart of UC Davis The history of man could be split in two distinct eras: before...

Everything a cappella this school year

From the Liquid Hotplates in November to Greek Beats in June, and everyone in between In chronological order, here’s everything a capella happening this school...

“Jesus is King,” lyrically lifeless and saved not by God, but collaborators

Ye is overpowered by a world of his own creation Draped in a baby blue shroud, Kanye Omari West stood tall, rapping, singing and praising...

Giving thanks for great television

Aggie writer reviews the best Thanksgiving episodes Holiday specials of your favorite television series are often the most memorable — they can be sappy and...

Culture Corner with Caroline Rutten

The Arts Desks' weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows Movie: “The Lighthouse” In true Arts Desk fashion, a group of us spontaneously decided...

“Art Gala” — An up-and-coming house exhibit

A trio of passionate artists making a change through their art Beginning in Spring Quarter 2019, an inseparable artistic trio decided to make a change...

Comparing the live experiences of Andrew Bird and Hozier

A man and his band create intimate spaces not experienced at stadium shows  Seeing an artist in concert is, for many, the ultimate way to...