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Arts & Culture

How to live your ‘Practical Magic’ life this Halloween

Here’s how you can make your life a little more bewitching this autumn, a la “Practical Magic”   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    If you think about the word...

Studio Laika produces fall animated favorites

Stop-motion animation is a complex art form that deserves recognition     By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    When thinking about the different mediums of animation, many come to...

Indulge in tea this fall quarter

A cozy mug of tea has countless benefits aside from being a lovely treat by itself   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org   As the last hot days of the...

Oktoberfest returns to Davis

Davis Rotary Club hosts 18th annual biergarten in Central Park    By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org    Grab your steins and bratwursts because Oktoberfest is coming to town....

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “Shelter” by Alice Phoebe Lou (2023)   I discovered this album one...

A neutral approach

Far from being basic, neutral colors carry a vibrance and meaning of their own    By JULIE HUANG - arts@theaggie.org   Autumn is a picture-perfect study of the...

Q&A with ‘Tomb Sweeping’ author Alexandra Chang kicks off Department of English’s 2024-25 Creative Writing Series

The Davis native discussed the writing process, the meaning behind the novel and her experience as an Asian American writer   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Published...

Fall back in love with four classic romantic comedies

As temperatures cool down, here are four feel-good films to watch to keep you warm this autumn    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    While there are plenty...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Song: “Where or When” by Laufey (2024)   “Bewitched” singer Laufey has long...

Fill up your fall quarter: Seven creative organizations to get involved with on campus

Members of Birdstrike Theatre Improv, The Basement Gallery and more share reasons why their club may be the perfect fit for you    By SAVANNAH ANNO...

Five novels to make your skin crawl

Moody books that are perfect for reading with Halloween right around the corner   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org     The dark, windy days of fall are nearly...

Blurring the boundaries of fame

Chappell Roan’s unique approach to pop stardom raises questions about social expectations for performing artists    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   Performing artists are known for having...

Review: ‘Saturday Night’ is 90 minutes of madness

The newly released “Saturday Night” film showcases the tumultuous journey before the first episode of “Saturday Night Live”   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    “Live from New...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org   In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy these four picks created...

Are sequels really just as good?

The animation industry needs more original films, not sequels   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    There is currently an ongoing trend in the animation industry: sequels. More...