A retrospective on campus history. Edwin Starr, the performer, once asked, “War! What is it good for?” Absolutely nothing. But that hasn’t stopped mankind from causing the most violent events to ever occur on Earth, including the Crusades, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, The Expendables movies, Grand Theft Auto and partisan […]

On July 11, 2015, notorious drug trafficker Joaquín Guzmán, also known as “El Chapo,” or “The Shorty,” escaped from a maximum security prison in Mexico. Following his arrest last week, authorities discovered this schedule, obtained by The California Aggie, detailing his daily activities since the escape. 5 a.m.: El Chapo awakens in a cold sweat. […]

Camp allows underprivileged youth to experience a week-long getaway in the wilderness. Each year, UC Davis students, alumni and underprivileged youth come together during the summer for two weeks for a camp getaway. Founded in 1961, Cal Aggie Camp is one of two Associated Students of the University of California (ASUCD) philanthropic units at Davis. […]

Residents take steps to protect themselves against fraud and theft. In December 2015, Davis residents reported that solicitors approached their doors with the possible intent of assessing apartments for future break-ins and thefts. The city has dealt with fraudulent solicitors in the past several years from multiple agencies. In August 2013, the Davis Police Department […]

Catalina Island fox population recover from ear tumor infestation caused by ear mites. Over the past few years, scientists from the UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine (UCDVSM) have helped an endangered island fox species on California’s Catalina Island recover from a prevalence of ear tumors unique to that population. The tumors, which developed from […]

Research looks to find solution to national epidemic of firearm violence. In 2015, UC Davis School of Medicine professor Garen Wintemute donated approximately $1.3 million of his own money toward gun violence research. Wintemute, who also works as the director of the violence prevention research program at UC Davis, noted that his research looks not […]

UC schools collaborate in improving statewide water management, security In December 2015, several researchers from the University of California (UC) gathered to create the UC Water Security and Sustainability Research Initiative, an initiative which focuses on improving water management and sustainability in California. According to Graham Fogg, a UC Davis professor of hydrogeology and one […]

Freshman Solie Laughlin breaks six-year-old record In their first meet of 2016, the UC Davis swimming and diving team members set out to show just how dominant of a force they are. Posting a victory of 160-132, the Aggies cruised past the Fresno State Bulldogs and advanced their dual meet record to 3-2 for this […]

UC Davis athletics from Jan. 4 to 10 Men’s Basketball (5-10) UC Davis at UC Irvine (L, 76-55) UC Davis at Long Beach State (L, 59-47) The Aggies fell to the Anteaters 76-55 on Jan. 7. Senior forward Josh Fox led UC Davis with 17 points, 11 of which were from the free-throw line. The […]

UC Davis students share their views on future technology trends What do you think or hope the next big technology trend will be? Ana Reynoso, third-year design and cinema and digital media double major “360 video gaming!”             Consuelo Jimenez, first-year neurobiology, physiology and behavior major “A calculator that you […]

Insomniac starts off 2017 with show at Craneway Pavilion The Bay Area’s annual festival, Audio on the Bay, makes its return to Craneway Pavilion in Richmond for a two-day weekend event on January 14 to January 15. The stacked lineup includes Laidback Luke, Oliver Heldens, Alison Wonderland and Slander. Additionally, platinum-selling, hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd […]

South Lake Tahoe’s premiere music festival lights up the new year The chillest music festival (literally) makes its annual return to South Lake Tahoe. This year’s headliners included RL Grime, Flume, Major Lazer, and The Chainsmokers along with ODESZA who graced us with the new year countdown. I have attended many music festivals in the past, […]