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2016 Archives

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2016 ASUCD Winter Elections – Meet the Candidates

Campus NewsFebruary 10, 2016
These are the candidates running in the 2016 ASUCD Winter Elections Summit Slate Executive Alex Lee (President) and Abhay Sandhu (Vice President) As one of two executive tickets, Lee, a third-year communication and political science double major, and Sandhu, a third-year neurobiology, physiology and behavior major, seek to change the university through a five-point platform consisting […]
After a tough start to the season, junior Alec Adamson fights hard in his victory against the USF Dons. (DANIEL TAK / AGGIE)

Men’s tennis rolling thanks to dedication and desire

SportsFebruary 10, 2016
UC Davis men’s tennis team 8-3 overall after 11 matches in 18 days Immediately starting a season on the road is a tough task in any sport. This was no exception for the UC Davis men’s tennis team, where the first week of regular season play consisted of three matches in four days against all […]
CIERA PASTUREL / AGGIE

Women’s gymnastics springs to slim victory over San Jose State

Front page storyFebruary 10, 2016
UC Davis defeats San Jose State University, 194.375 to 194.225 The positive energy was palpable in the ARC Pavilion during the UC Davis women’s gymnastics meet on Feb. 5 against San Jose State University. With fellow UC Davis athletes crowding the stands, the Aggies were able to pull through with a slim victory, coming in […]
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ShortsNLongs storytelling event celebrates one-year anniversary

Arts & CultureFebruary 10, 2016
Become a storyteller at Third Space This Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., the Third Space Art Collective welcomes the ShortsNLongs storytelling series back for its one-year anniversary. ShortsNLongs is a series that meets once a month at Third Space and started a year ago as an open platform for people of all ages, backgrounds […]
The Chainsmokers play for UC Davis students at the Ace of Spaces in Sacramento, CA. (JAY GELVEZON / AGGIE)

The Chainsmokers play to a packed house at Ace of Spades

Arts & CultureFebruary 10, 2016
A night of revelry and dance in the midst of midterms On Thursday, Feb. 4, a few hundred UC Davis students waited outside of the Ace of Spades venue in Sacramento, anticipating the appearance of The Chainsmokers, an electronic dance music duo who were headlining an event made possible by the Tilt app. Entering the […]
ZHEN LU / AGGIE

Humor: Art of the kickback

OpinionFebruary 10, 2016
There are many different kinds of social events one will attend in their lifetime. Birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, break-up anniversaries and countless others. However, studying hard at a university can seriously limit a person’s ability to socialize with friends. Living in constant fear of deadlines, unemployment and general failure in life can take […]
HEE-AH YOO / AGGIE

Food: Grocery shopping 101

OpinionFebruary 10, 2016
This one goes out to all the people who sometimes watched The Food Network instead of MTV or Disney Channel during their pre-teen years! On behalf of Emeril Lagasse, Alton Brown and the slough of Iron Chefs, both American and Japanese, I salute you. These guys are giants, but the truth is, anybody can cook […]
KATE SNOWDON / AGGIE

UC Davis research finds stem cell therapy in cats may translate to human medicine

Campus NewsFebruary 10, 2016
UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine collaborates with UC Davis Medical Center for further stem cell research in humans Cats with a disease known as feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) were chosen by the UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine to undergo a clinical trial using stem cell therapy. FCGS is a disease that inflames the […]
Podcast recommendations to lighten the mood this midterm season. (JAY GELVEZON / AGGIE)

Must-hear podcasts

FeaturesFebruary 9, 2016
Five podcasts for your weary, midterm-ridden mind The mid-quarter blues can get even the best students down, and with only precious few hours in the day, it’s often difficult to take that much needed break. Movies and TV shows take up a lot of time — and reading for pleasure? Well that’s simply not done […]
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Remembering a legend

Front page storyFebruary 9, 2016
Past players, coaches reflect on the life, career of historic football coach Jim Sochor “Aggie Pride,” the schoolwide phrase that every UC Davis student uses or sees around campus, was coined by Jim Sochor, the man who coached the UC Davis football team to 18 consecutive conference championships and to the 1982 Palm Bowl. Mr. […]
TIFFANY CHOI / AGGIE

This week in sports

SportsFebruary 9, 2016
UC Davis athletics from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7 Men’s Basketball (10-12 overall, 5-4 conf.) UC Davis at Cal State Fullerton (L, 57-61) UC Davis at UC Riverside (W, 50-49) In their first of two away games, the Aggies received a little payback from the California State University, Fullerton Titans, losing 57-61 on Thursday, Feb. […]
Gender inclusivity offers appropriate restroom options for LGBT and gender-nonconforming folk. (LUCY KNOWLES / AGGIE)

UC Davis to convert 83 single-stall bathrooms into gender-inclusive facilities by March 1

Campus NewsFebruary 9, 2016
Massive change part of UC President’s plan to create more gender-inclusive facilities across all UCs By March 1, UC Davis expects to convert 83 of its on-campus single-stall bathrooms into gender-inclusive facilities, which is part of a system-wide plan called the University of California (UC) Guidelines for Providing Gender Inclusive Facilities — a project that […]