In a time of economic uncertainty and budget cuts, financial aid has become one of the ways that many UC Davis students have been able to afford their education. For students, financial aid often provides a means of breathing room for parents to pay for their child’s education. It also provides a means of survival […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Davidson; vs. TBA Records: Aggies, 4-11 (2-4); Wildcats, 10-7 (4-2) Where: Varsity Turf Field — Stanford, Calif. When:  Today at 11 a.m.; TBA Who to watch: Junior Casey Wollbrinck had a strong offensive game in Saturday’s win against Pacific, scoring in the first two minutes of play to set the tone […]

Women interested in celebrating their 21st birthday at Froggy’s on Second Street are greeted with a complimentary 1.5 fluid ounces of sexism and degradation. Two parts alcohol, one part whipped cream and the inability to use your hands? Meet The Blow Job, just one example of a sexist culture that encourages daytime intellectuals to remove […]

Teams: UC Davis at Cal State Northridge; at UC Riverside Records: Aggies, 20-6 (6-5); Matadors, 11-11 (5-5); Highlanders 5-19 (2-8) Where: The Matadome — Northridge, Calif.; UC Riverside Student Recreation Center — Riverside, Calif. When:  Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Who to watch: Junior Allison Whitson is far and away the Aggies’ […]

Yolo County’s public works department suggested raising the speed limits on 14 county roads due to recent surveys that showed increased driving speeds. It was found that drivers were driving at 48 to 49 miles per hour (mph) on Russell Boulevard, which has a 35 mph speed limit. The Yolo County Board of Supervisors accepted […]

Cross Country Although there won’t be any championships won this weekend, the Doc Adams Open is sure to provide some healthy competition for UC Davis cross country. With a good group of schools coming to Davis for the race, this will be a chance for younger players and redshirts to show what they are made […]

I didn’t expect to encounter bros in Brussels. I figured that Europeans were way too intelligent for such a trend and that typical American bros wouldn’t ever leave the frat house. I was wrong on both accounts. It’s not that there are any real, stereotypically bro Euro-bros around; rather, Europeans love bros. There are two […]

Having toured France, Australia, and Canada in the past, the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra has selected Spain as its next destination to visit. From March 24 to April 4, UCDSO  will be performing in Madrid, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, including at the prominent Palau de la Musica Catalana (or Palace of Catalan Music, as it […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Irvine Records: Aggies, 11-6-1 (4-3-1); Anteaters, 13-3-2 (6-1-1) Where: Crawford Field, Irvine When:  Today at 7 p.m. Who to watch: Sophomore Ashley Edwards has found her niche in the Aggie offense. She has been huge for the team in recent games, including their last home game when she scored to […]

Indeed there is an increased emphasis being put globally on style. In both the corporate world and the quickly evolving cultural arena in countries such as China, which was recently declared a fashion superpower by Vogue America, presentation has become the first criteria for judgment. For certain college students, making a way into the “real […]

SUNDAY Unhappy meal A man was standing in front of McDonald’s holding a sign that stated “McDonald’s Employees Are Rude” on Chiles Road. Procrastination is still legal Someone called 911 and hung up at Shields Library. Sounds dopey Several people were smoking a bong in a car and refused to leave because they were legally […]

In his opinion published Nov. 1, titled “Aggie Athletics,” Paul Medved discussed his fear that pressure to succeed in athletics will ultimately be the demise of our university’s principles and values. We respectfully disagree. Success does not necessarily mean compromised values. UC Davis’ history has always been about growth and striving for greater success. We went from a farm, […]