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ASUCD Sens. Aaron Heth, Madeline Nadel and Mia Oscanoa. (Aggie File)

Divisions over ASUCD statement denouncing ICE expose rupture in student Senate

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
Sens. Aaron Heth, Madeline Nadel and Mia Oscanoa faced criticism for not signing the statement at the Nov. 5 Senate meeting
Students line up to enter the polling place at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) on Nov. 3, 2026. The ARC polling place was open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. (Vivi Gutierrez / Aggie)

Students line up around UC Davis voting center to cast midterm ballots

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
Campus polling sites saw long wait times throughout Election Day
Senators-elect Grace Azanedo-Leon, Dali Y. Guerrero Fernández, Saba Rahimi, Tatiana Eden Ochoa, Jacob Dougherty and Lukas Logvin. (Photos by Grant Judkins / Aggie; Creative Media; Courtesy of Jacob Dougherty)

ASUCD 2026 fall election results called, GOAT slate sweeps

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
GOAT slate candidates won three of the six Senate seats, despite facing backlash during the campaign
A sign by the Centennial Walk encourages students to vote in the ASUCD Fall Elections. (Jenna Lee / Aggie)

ASUCD Fall 2026 Elections Guide

Campus NewsNovember 5, 2026
Meet the senate candidates and ballot measures in this week’s student government election
UC Davis libero Rachel Dunagan (5) serves the ball to the University of Nevada, Reno during a match on Oct. 24, 2026 in the University Credit Union Center. The Aggies won back-to-back against Nevada. (Julia Heron-Watts / Aggie)

UC Davis volleyball sweeps UNR in back-to-back straight-set wins

SportsNovember 4, 2026
The pair of victories takes the Aggies’ conference record to 7-3 midway through conference play
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement hits observer with vehicle in Woodland

FeaturedNovember 4, 2026
The incident takes place among a statewide surge in immigration enforcement across California ahead of the midterms
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Opinion

Keep the T

OpinionNovember 12, 2026
Pulling up the ladder is not progress

ASUCD campaigns are all slop and no substance

OpinionNovember 12, 2026
Being an informed voter is difficult when campaigns don’t stand for anything

We love beating a dead horse

OpinionNovember 12, 2026
But they wouldn’t call it beating a dead horse if you were losing

Campus News

UC Davis students gather at the Memorial Union to protest ICE on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (Armando Palomares / Aggie)

Students demand release of UC Berkeley student detained by ICE in Nov. 9 protest

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
Following ICE’s 45-day operation across California, students protested arrests and detention facilities across the state
Senate candidate Bibi Sara Naibi speaks at the ASUCD Candidate Debate in the CoHo on Nov. 2, 2026. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

ASUCD election candidate accuses Sens. Aaron Heth and Mia Oscanoa of mocking her name

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
Bibi Sara Naibi said the senators mocked her; both deny the allegation
Senators-elect Grace Azanedo-Leon and Saba Rahimi speak at the ASUCD Candidate Debate on Nov. 2, 2026. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

ASUCD senators-elect say they were verbally harassed, accused of being “pro-MAGA” while campaigning

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
Grace Azanedo-Leon and Saba Rahimi say they do not align with MAGA views
The UC Davis Coffee Center on Nov. 8, 2026. The Coffee Center, which is dedicated to coffee research and education, received federal funding as part of a coffee and cacao research partnership with the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and Clemson University. (Jenna Lee / Aggie)

UC Davis joins federally funded coffee and cacao research partnership

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
Researchers will study how processing affects coffee flavor and helps cacao growers adopt new tools
ASUCD Sens. Aaron Heth, Madeline Nadel and Mia Oscanoa. (Aggie File)

Divisions over ASUCD statement denouncing ICE expose rupture in student Senate

Campus NewsNovember 12, 2026
Sens. Aaron Heth, Madeline Nadel and Mia Oscanoa faced criticism for not signing the statement at the Nov. 5 Senate meeting

City News

The California State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Nov. 4, 2026. (Daniel Hii / Aggie)

California midterm election results

City NewsNovember 12, 2026
Californians elect Xavier Becerra for governor, reject voter ID requirement and billionaire tax
Davis Film Festival director Judith Plank speaks to the audience from the stage of the Veterans Memorial Theatre on Nov. 1, 2026 in Davis Calif. (Andrew Huynh / Aggie)

Davis Film Festival returns with annual showcase of local indie films

City NewsNovember 12, 2026
Festival featured live music, an award ceremony and movies from both local and international filmmakers
Faviola Líon honors loved ones with the tradition of lighting a candle at an altar at the Día de Muertos Celebration in Davis, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2026. Lighting a scented candle acts as a beacon and guides loved ones back home from the afterlife. (AJ Pascu / Aggie)

Día de Muertos event at E Street Plaza celebrates lost loved ones of the Davis community

City NewsNovember 12, 2026
The event featured a variety of musical performances and an altar for the general public
Matt Davis, the new Davis police chief. (Courtesy of the City of Davis)

Matt Davis appointed new Davis Police Chief

City NewsNovember 12, 2026
Davis will assume the new role Nov. 9

Collision in rural Davis results in fatality

City NewsNovember 4, 2026
Conditions that caused the crash are still unknown

Features

Aggie Bats hosts "Five Nights at Freddy's" rave on Oct. 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Ashmeik Ashmeik)

Inside Aggie BATS: UC Davis’ Goth and Alternative Society

FeaturesNovember 12, 2026
From ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ raves to Goth Galas, the group fosters self-expression free of judgment 
Munchie Man, a new restaurant in Davis, opened on Nov. 3, 2026. The restaurant's dishes are based on food from owner Christopher Fairman's life. (Eric Benites / Aggie)

Community, culture and cuisin

FeaturesNovember 12, 2026
New bistro Munchie Man opens downtown
Stacks in the Shields Library Archives and Special Collections on Sept. 17, 2026. (Jenna Lee / Aggie)

Beyond the bookshelves: The hidden gems of Shields Library

FeaturesNovember 4, 2026
Despite its popularity among students, few know just how much it has to offer
Aggie Propulsion and Rocketry Lab team members work on a project. (Courtesy of Aggie Propulsion and Rocketry Lab)

Aerospace science and engineering students explore aviation and spacecraft

FeaturesNovember 4, 2026
Students discuss opportunities and hopes within the major
The Outdoor Crew on their 2025 Death Valley camping trip. (Courtesy of Ellie Scheberies)

Community and camping all in one club

FeaturesOctober 28, 2026
Outdoor Crew Club spotlight

Arts & Culture

A post-Halloween sustainability guide

Arts & CultureNovember 12, 2026
These Davis resources can help keep Halloween costumes out of landfills

Author Tommy Orange recontextualizes narratives of Indigenous identity

Arts & CultureNovember 12, 2026
The author of ‘There There’ and ‘Wandering Stars’ discussed his work with UC Davis students and others at the Mondavi Center

Revamped band Vacerra are back to rock Davis’ music scene

Arts & CultureNovember 12, 2026
The group brings a punk-rock energy and community-oriented outlook to their shows

Dahlia Dell blends eclectic influences with a musical approach grounded in curiosity

Arts & CultureNovember 12, 2026
The local student band performs a variety of genres from pop to rock

Static Ave’s artistic identity is built upon friendship and love for live music

Arts & CultureNovember 12, 2026
Before their performance at Couch Concert, Static Ave shared their inspirations and goals

Sports

Sports Recap

SportsNovember 12, 2026

Aggies bounce back against Hawai’i, snap rainbow wahine’s 11-match winning streak

SportsNovember 12, 2026
After falling 3-1 in their opening matchup, UC Davis volleyball rallied for a four straight-set win over UHM on Oct. 31 

UC Davis women’s soccer takes the victory over UTEP on Senior Day with a late game-winning penalty

SportsNovember 12, 2026
Kaya Herndon contributed a goal and an assist to the action-packed match

UC Davis men’s and women’s basketball open season at home with a double-header on Nov. 2

SportsNovember 12, 2026
Women’s team wins fourth straight home opener, while men’s team falls in Mountain West debut

Sports Recap

SportsNovember 4, 2026

Science & Tech

Psychiatrists offer five-day accelerated intervention for treatment-resistant depression

Science & TechnologyNovember 12, 2026
New non-invasive treatment targets neural networks linked to depression

Clearing the smoke from California wine

Science & TechnologyNovember 12, 2026
UC Davis researchers investigate multiple preventative, detection and purification methods to prevent wildfire smoke taint from ruining wines

$14 million grant awarded to UC Davis program studying health concerns resulting from wildfire smoke

Science & TechnologyNovember 5, 2026
UC Davis leads multi-institutional collaboration in four projects addressing gaps in environmental exposure research

UC Davis students and graduates discuss AI in the classroom

Science & TechnologyOctober 29, 2026
Students describe AI as a tool to use sparingly, if at all

Your feline friend may provide a crucial hint to fighting cancer

Science & TechnologyOctober 29, 2026
Comparative oncology between humans and cats provides insights into future advancements in treatment

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