Divestment follows recent criticism from Afrikan Black Coalition, Black Student Unions On Dec. 31, the University of California (UC) finished selling the remaining $2 million of its direct investments in private prison corporations. This concludes the university’s most recent divestment from the GEO Group and the Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), two major for-profit businesses […]

Thanks for giving this article a click! This opinion column is my chance to share with you my vast knowledge about eating out in Davis and beyond. Winter Quarter often gets a bad rep. It’s true, you may spend more time this quarter bundled up inside your dorm/apartment/farmhouse-bungalow (circle one), but that doesn’t mean you […]

Sororities and fraternities withdraw support of controversial bill Greek organizations throughout the country have recently withdrawn their support for the Safe Campus Act, suggesting that the bill might not be as safe as its title implies. Originally sponsored by Kay Granger, Matt Salmon and Pete Sessions of the House of Representatives, the Safe Campus Act […]

Davis could become second city in nation to introduce tax on sugary beverages On Dec. 15, the Davis City Council voted to entertain the idea of placing a ‘soda tax’ on the June 2016 ballot. If approved, Davis’ estimated 60,000 residents would be voting on a tax of $0.01 per ounce on sugar sweetened beverages, […]

Never been to office hours before? Are you a little freaked out by the idea that your professor thinks of you as another sleepy face in a sea of people who are probably doing a lot cooler things than you? Here are 10 tips to make sure that not only are you seen, but really […]

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s violent vision of the American West Academy Award-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu pares the violent history of the American West down to its essence in The Revenant. The film stars a bedraggled Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, an American frontiersman left for dead by his men after being severely mauled by a […]

Fashionable clothing store offers benefits to local community. In September 2015, RIRE boutique opened its doors to Davis residents, offering an array of stylish, quality clothing and fair trade handmade jewelry. Josie Lee, owner of RIRE, first started the business as a pop-up store in November 2012 in East Sacramento, after several bad experiences collaborating […]

Davis Joint Unified School District appoints new board members, approves later start for junior high schools and senior high schools. On Dec. 17, 2015, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) Board of Education approved a proposal to have junior high schools (JHS) and senior high schools (SHS) begin class later, starting at or around […]

As it deals with the worst drought in California history, UC Davis will become the first school in the University of California system to eliminate all grass from its campus, starting with the Quad. A popular spot where students go to nap, study and socialize, the Quad sits just behind the Memorial Union. “We are […]

Here at The Aggie, we’ve made our New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2015, we’re looking forward to continuing to contribute our voice to the Davis community. These are some of the most important issues the Editorial Board wishes to see addressed in 2016: Less sexual assault Sexual violence is a huge issue on college […]

My name is Evan Lilley, and I’m here to introduce readers of The California Aggie to my new and “completely necessary” humor column. Some may doubt why the newspaper actually needs such a column when there are plenty of other good sources of satirical news such as The Onion or “The Daily Show.” Good point. […]

With primary election season less than a month away, both Democrats and Republicans remain uncertain over who will become their eventual nominee. But one thing is clear: Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have sent shockwaves across the country with their widespread popularity. So how are these candidates, often considered renegades by members of their own […]