New senators sworn into office The ASUCD Senate held its weekly meeting in the Mee Room on the third floor of the Memorial Union on Thursday, Dec. 1. Before the meeting a ceremony was held for senators who were terming out for the fall. Terming out senators included Josh Dalavai, Adilla Jamaludin, Parteek Singh, Julie […]

How to not completely waste your month-long break Aggies were ecstatic to learn about the extra week added to winter vacation. With so much time and no classes to attend, it might be tempting to catch up on all of those Netflix series you put on hold during finals. However, there are some ways to […]

Women’s water polo adds a Davis High standout On Wednesday, Nov. 23, UC Davis athletics announced the commitment of two women’s water polo players through national letter of intent (NLI) signings during the Fall period. The two water polo commitments came during a slew of UC Davis NLIs that included several men’s and women’s basketball […]

Misuse of prescription opioids causes high mortality rates across the nation At least half of all opioid overdose deaths involve prescription pain relievers, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Within the past year, the UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) has had a meteoric rise in the number of such fatalities, and the CDC […]

What we’re watching during the holidays Does the thought of impending finals fill your heart with doom and gloom? Do you need a little jolt to get you in the holiday spirit? Never fear, The California Aggie Arts and Culture Desk is here to help! We’ve compiled our favorite movies and shows to watch during […]

Finding a sustainable solution for gaseous emissions One thing the agricultural sector does not lack is potential. The food production system is constantly evolving and developing the potential to improve practices in order to mitigate emissions. There are countless different ways of bettering agriculture. Today, multiple fields are undergoing vigorous research in order to reach […]

Live-action retelling of Christmas poem promises to bring holiday spirit Celebrate the holidays 19th century style at Old Sacramento’s Theatre of Lights, an annual menagerie of lights, carolers and a live-action version of Clement Clarke Moore’s classic Christmas poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”. The Theatre of Lights runs Thursday through Sunday evenings, with 20 […]

On Thursday, Nov. 17 ASUCD held its last meeting before the Thanksgiving break. Senators Shaitaj Dhaliwal and Sam Park were absent. The first piece of legislation presented was Senate Bill #19, introduced by Senator Adilla Jamaludin. SB #19 would allocate $102 from senate reserves for 20 self-care gift bags for a mental health and grief […]

The UC Davis eggheads try to take advantage of a dying internet trend The mannequin challenge came and went within a couple of weeks — the typical lifespan for internet trends. Its decline probably seems obvious to most casual observers, though it is likely that Ellen DeGeneres will continue to participate for several more weeks, […]

Breaking down the difference between tuition, Student Services Fees, campus-based fees University of California (UC) students are not so different from one another; whether attending school in Davis, Berkeley or LA, all UC students pay a baseline cost for education. Tuition, along with the Student Services Fee (SSF), is set by the UC Regents and […]

35th annual tree lighting ceremony kicks off with Davis Food Co-op sponsored event Candles lit the streets of Davis on Dec. 1 as children of all ages join in on the annual Children’s Candlelight Parade. The event has been a staple in Davis for 35 years. “The Children’s Candlelight parade is one of Davis’ most […]

Mercer Clinic for Pets of the Homeless, UC Davis Children’s Hospital, ASUCD Pantry all solicit donations’ This holiday season, Aggies have many opportunities to give back to the UC Davis community. Currently, the Mercer Clinic for Pets of the Homeless, an organization run by UC Davis students, is asking for monetary donations in order to […]