UC Davis Academic Senate issues letter claiming professional and social connection between Janet Napolitano and Melinda Haag. Concerns are arising about the investigation into Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi’s tenure as head of UC Davis. Critics are speculating about a possible conflict of interest involving the head private investigator, Melinda Haag, and the University of California […]

Leaving The California Aggie after three years of comics and columns To the readers of The Aggie’s opinion page (all six of you), I am announcing that I will be leaving at the end of this quarter. My enrollment has ended and I will be be graduating with bachelor’s degrees in both art studio and […]

2016 Democratic presidential candidate touches on issues ranging from social justice to economic quality 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders continued his tour of California on Wednesday, June 1, when he spoke to a crowd of more than 9,000 students and community members at UC Davis. Pushing his campaign’s dialogue on social justice and economic […]

The Finals matchup that we all expected is underway. The 2016 NBA Finals will be a rematch of 2015 and this comes as a shock to nobody. Yes, the Warriors were in a lot of trouble last Thursday, but somehow, they pulled a rabbit out of a hat and rattled off three straight victories against […]

Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Kelly Ratliff to serve as interim lead during search for Dave Lawlor’s replacement On May 26, the office of acting Chancellor Ralph Hexter sent a statement to the UC Davis deans and vice chancellors informing them that Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Dave Lawlor had resigned. Hexter named Senior Associate […]

Project’s coordinators announced the results of the campus-wide interactive game. On Tuesday, May 24, the results of the online interactive game “Envision UC Davis” were announced in a meeting hosted in Mrak Hall. The meeting consisted of a report of the game’s findings by project manager Rachel Hatch before transitioning to a question and answer […]

Organization answers customers’ dietary questions and hosts fun activities to promote health and exercise The UC Davis Medical Center collaborated with the Oak Park Farmers Market, a local vendor market in Sacramento, to assist shoppers purchasing produce as well as answer questions pertaining to nutrition and food choices.   The program runs like a market […]

After Department of Labor ruling, University of California required to pay overtime benefits to workers earning less than $47,476 On Wednesday, May 18, a majority of postdoctoral researchers at the University of California became eligible for overtime pay after the United States Department of Labor released its new guidelines under the Fair Labor Standards Act […]

Be aware of that thick-eyebrowed red bird, because that “anger might be contagious” Study breaks are especially valuable during finals week. A relaxing and well-spent study break can increase productivity and prepare one to end a turbulent quarter with high spirits. Here’s a suggestion: how about taking a two hour study break to watch the […]

UC Davis clubs and services promote a healthy relationship with food and body image. Issues with body image and eating disorders can act as silent threats on college campuses. To combat this, certain UC Davis clubs and services provide resources that can help students see that their worth extends far beyond a number on a […]

Black Book Fair showcases talent in the Sacramento region and beyond The third annual Sacramento Black Book Fair kicks off on June 3, and will continue through the evening of June 5. The book fair originated as a feature of black literature throughout the African diaspora, and the majority of participating authors continue to be […]

Exploring the coffee culture at UC Davis Whether it’s the morning before your 8 a.m. class, the tiring mid-day stretch or even a late-night study session before finals, these moments are all united by a common theme: coffee. With academics, extracurriculars and multiple other activities occurring in the average student’s life, it might seem impossible […]