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Former UC Davis fire chief, assistant indicted on misappropriation of public funds

Nathan Trauernicht and Meagan McFadden face felony charges from the Yolo County District Attorney By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org   Two former UC Davis Fire Department employees, including its former chief, were indicted by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office last month on the misappropriation of public money.  Former Fire Chief Nathan Trauernicht,...

Measure Q takes effect as Davis rings in 2025

The measure on last November’s ballot raised Davis’ sales tax from 8.25% to 9.25%   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   Measure Q, which passed in November 2024 with a 64.2% majority, raised the sales tax in Davis by one percent, from 8.25% to 9.25%. It is set to generate about $11 million...

City of Davis unveils new artwork in memory of UC Davis student Karim Abou Najm

Najm’s family, friends and community members met to discuss his life and legacy    By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis unveiled a new art piece in memory of Karim Abou Najm on Nov. 22 at Sycamore Park. Najm was a 20-year-old UC Davis student when he became the victim...

Community grief ritual held in the Village Homes Community Center

Dr. Florie Wild invited Davis students and locals to come together as a community and grieve    By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   Whether it be for the loss of a loved one or the results of a contentious election, Dr. Florie Wild hosted a safe space to release these feelings of grief...

Put the phone down and go read a book or something

How our phones monopolize our free time   By Tara Romero— tcrome@ucdavis.edu   “What did you do over break?” — the dreaded question...

Feeling SAD?

Seasonal affective disorder and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   If you’ve been to...

The Editorial Board’s tips and tricks for a successful winter quarter

Now is the time to prioritize both your well-being and your academic productivity By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Every year, winter quarter...

Soup fixes everything

Researchers visiting UC Davis are unsatisfied with their catering options   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   Recently, the Department of Agricultural and...

Former UC Davis fire chief, assistant indicted on misappropriation of public funds

Nathan Trauernicht and Meagan McFadden face felony charges from the Yolo County District Attorney By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org   Two former...

‘Student support for ethnic studies is not quiet’: Students and faculty mobilize for Area A-G/H Ethnic Studies

As the Assembly of the Academic Senate votes on the proposal this April, students and faculty face challenges in advocacy    By Khadeejah Khan — campus@theaggie.org   In...

LGBTQIA Resource Center holds Transgender Day of Remembrance and Rage

The march is the first in the center’s history and was held to support the transgender community on campus in the face of growing...

What is the Pour Out Pepsi project?

The project is a part of the Environmental Policy and Planning Commission, with the goal of ending UC Davis’ pouring rights contract with PepsiCo   By...

Proposition 36 goes into effect in Davis and Yolo County

New California law raises the penalty of repeat drug and theft crimes to a felony   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On...

Measure Q takes effect as Davis rings in 2025

The measure on last November’s ballot raised Davis’ sales tax from 8.25% to 9.25%   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   Measure Q,...

City of Davis reopens The Great Lawn in Central Park

The new renovations include a splash pad, improved drainage system and upgraded picnic areas to enhance community gatherings and...

Yolo Transportation District expands transit options

Yolo Transportation expands its bus routes, restoring Route 44 in South Davis, with goals of restoring transit options post-pandemic    By...

The Davis Raging Grannies bring a unique approach to activism

The local organization tackles important issues through song   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   The Davis Raging Grannies are a chapter —...

‘My gut was telling me something’s wrong’: Multi-level marketing in Davis

Multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes, which create a ‘downline’ model of investors, offer schedule flexibility and financial freedom to...

UC Davis’ Outdoor Crew helps students explore the outdoors, get back into nature

The on and off-campus club gives students social and emotional benefits   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   College provides many new and...

Delta of Venus provides a space for art exhibitions, live music and social gatherings

The café’s owner shares sentiments about love and fostering community   By RACHEL GAUER — features@theaggie.org   A typical college town café does...

Over 400 days of conflict: reflecting on the last year in Palestine

Students and community members think back on the UC Davis encampment, discuss ongoing efforts for Palestinian activism    By EVELYN SANCHEZ...
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Saving children’s media, one muppet at a time

Jim Henson’s Muppets need to be recognized for their...

Rex Orange County is back with ‘The Alexander Technique’

The artist’s new September album has indie fans itching...

Where mischief meets melody

Mondavi Center and Manetti Shrem Present Donizetti's Don Pasquale   By...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and...

UC Davis women’s volleyball: season highlights and historic wins

Recap of the 2024 UC Davis women’s volleyball season    By...

No. 4-ranked UC Davis defeats No. 7-ranked University of...

UC Davis football pushes winning streak to nine games   By...

UC Davis football falls to Montana State 28-30

A dominant fourth quarter performance wasn’t enough to bring...

UC Davis men’s and women’s cross country teams have...

UC Davis cross country teams end the season in...

All about coffee research at UC Davis

The UC Davis Coffee Center is looking to make...

Novel CAR-T-cell therapy may be promising treatment for brain...

Gene therapy research from UCSF may one day cure...

Fidgeting is found to improve focus in adults with...

UC Davis researchers unveil the compensatory nature of fidgeting...

Giant water lilies bloom at the UC Davis Botanical...

Native to the backwaters of the Amazon River, Victoria...
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