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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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Back-up commencement speakers

Help, I’m being replaced   By ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    When I heard that comedian and UC Davis alum Hasan Minhaj had been formally invited to speak at the 2023 commencement, I just assumed he had already said yes. But, no (the opposite of yes). They were “just asking.” I didn’t realize...

Abandoned offshore oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico could cost $30 billion to clean up

Study finds that plugging shallower wells first would be more cost-effective    By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org    A recent paper by researchers at UC Davis and Louisiana State University estimated that it would cost around $30 billion to plug and abandon all inactive offshore oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico. It...

Aggies honor seniors in final home game against UC Irvine Anteaters

Aggies lose on Senior Day, 2-9     By PATRICK FIGUEROA — sports@theaggie.org   On Sunday afternoon, the UC Davis Aggies prepared for their final home game of the season against the UC Irvine Anteaters. Most teams consider the last home game of the season “Senior Day,” a day to bid a final farewell...

UC Davis’s beverage pouring rights contract with Pepsi set to expire in August

ASUCD Environmental Policy and Planning Commission is urging the university to refrain from entering another contract with the brand   By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org   UC Davis’s 10-year deal with Pepsi Beverages and Co. is expiring on Aug. 31, 2024. The agreement brought in approximately $10 million for student scholarships and other...

Color psychology and its functions in society

How you can utilize knowledge of color for your benefit   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu        Colors are all around you....

Take advantage of intramural sports at UC Davis

Reduced anxiety and new friendships are some of the advantages to getting active   By AUDREY BOYCE — afboyce@ucdavis.edu   It is no...

Back-up commencement speakers

Help, I’m being replaced   By ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    When I heard that comedian and UC Davis alum Hasan Minhaj had...

Attend local live music events

Show your support for Davis’s music scene that showcases a diverse range of up-and-coming artists    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   With mainstream...

UC Davis honors Aggie military veterans at Memorial Day service

The event featured Xóchitl Rodriguez Murillo as the keynote speaker, as well as remarks from Chancellor Gary May   By JADE...

Women’s Resources and Research Center presents 18th annual Feminist Film Festival

The festival featured 24 short films centered around the theme of solidarity   By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org   On May 18 and 19 from 6-10 p.m., a...

Senate hears from ASUCD Units who oppose recent budget decisions

They also heard quarterly reports from Aggie Reuse, Whole Earth Festival   By RACHEL GAUER— campus@theaggie.org   Vice President JT Eden called the meeting to order at 6:12...

Pride Festival comes to campus June 2

The second annual event will feature drag performances, student clubs and vendors   By SYDNEY AMESTOY — campus@theaggie.org    ASUCD’s second annual Pride Festival is returning to the...

City of Davis partners with Perennial Grazing to use sheep to restore habitats

Davis to use sheep to control plant growth in Open Space Program habitats   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org  Lea este artículo...

Davis City Council officially recognizes June as Pride Month, sparking debate

City council passed an item that would officially denote June as Pride Month at May 26 meeting   By HANNAH SCHRADER...

Davis community shows support for Pride Month by painting rainbow crosswalks

The Davis Phoenix Coalition and volunteers begin their preparations for annual Pride celebration even in the face of protesters    By...

‘I am Davis Pride’: upcoming events and Pride Festival set to celebrate throughout June

Davis Pride to host its ninth annual Pride Festival in Central Park this month   By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org   This year’s...