Recent closures and openings in downtown Davis reveal that landlords value tenants who will be best suited to the community, in addition to bringing in income and boosting business. The southernmost block of F Street is now host to a variety of businesses, such as Massage Envy and the AT&T store, as well as C.R.E.A.M. […]

In 2014, the Davis City Council will meet again to discuss a city ordinance that will make underage drinking a chargeable offense. If the Minor Alcohol Preclusion Act is passed, it will be illegal for minors (under age 21) to have a blood alcohol level of .02 percent or greater in a public place. A […]

On Sept. 26, the UC Davis Welcome Center opened its doors. Features of the Welcome Center include an interactive wall for campus resources and advising, as well as larger space devoted solely to attracting new students. According to Walter Robinson, executive director of undergraduate admissions, no other UC has a space like this. The approved […]

Lisa Trever, assistant professor in the History of Art Department at UC Berkeley, will be giving a lecture on Oct. 29 from 4:10 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Everson 157 to discuss her research on the representations of botany and the human body in ancient South American art. The lecture will focus on her current […]

During the month of October, various Halloween-themed events in and around the City of Davis are popular among students and community members. The Aggie has profiled some of the most popular activities below. Dixon Corn Maze The annual Dixon Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, known as “Cool Patch Pumpkins,” is one of the season’s most […]

I hear UC Davis wants to implement a new free speech policy, supposedly to make sure another pepper spray incident doesn’t happen. But I read in the Davis Enterprise that there was some controversy at the public forum where the draft policy was discussed. What’s the problem? – Bryan B. Davis, CA First of all, […]

Rich with a myriad of sounds and influences, local Davis band Summer Peaks will be releasing their first LP, Your Days, this November. This new band was formed two years ago by friends Daniel Mandrychenko, Melina Duterte and Zachary Elsasser after many years of performing together in their high school jazz band. Bassist Melina Duterte […]

Thursday, October 24 Percussion Recital 12 to 1 p.m. Yocha Dehe Grand Lobby, Mondavi Center Listen to “What I Did With My Summer Vacation,” a free concert at the Mondavi Center. Movie: Under the Same Moon 7 to 9 p.m. International House, 10 College Park Watch this bilingual English-Spanish film, which offers a powerful visual […]

In the past year, the City of Davis has seen a few significant cases of high-profile crime. These include the Daniel Marsh double homicide case, the more recent allegations against Alquelin Talamantes for the murder of her five-year-old daughter and the James Mings murder case — all due back to court in the upcoming weeks. […]

Vice President Bradley Bottoms presided over the meeting, and Senators Liam Burke and Yee Xiong were absent. The meeting started at 6:20, ten minutes later than posted. Administrator of Diversity Education with the Office of Campus Community Relations Michael Villalobos announced the Neutral Observer Program, a new program set to launch in Winter Quarter. The […]

Editor’s note: Quoted students are only mentioned by their first names to respect their privacy. Looking for a simple way to meet your next match? There’s an app for that. Compared to other popular dating sites such as OkCupid, which has approximately 5.6 million active users, Tinder still remains the fastest-growing free dating app in […]

In a collaborative effort to assist students in need, nine of the University of California campuses have made various promises towards a common promise for education. An unusual fundraiser that began on Sept. 18, Promise for Education involves students, faculty, staff, alumni and even celebrities. Participants must commit to a promise of their choice, whether […]