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The $20 million ASUCD budget can no longer be spent on companies on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list    By RIVERS STOUT — campus@theaggie.org   On Feb. 16, the ASUCD Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) #52, which implements an ASUCD boycott of and divestment from “corporations complicit in human rights violations against Palestinians,” according […]

Students Demand Action, the Sexual Assault and Awareness Advocacy Committee and the Aggie Reuse store are accepting donations during winter quarter 2024    By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org   From Jan. 22 through the end of winter quarter, UC Davis’ Students Demand Action (SDA), the Sexual Assault and Awareness Advocacy Committee (SAAAC) and the Aggie […]

With strong attendance from students and supporters of the Entertainment Council, the Senate passed the debated SB #41 in order to fund the annual concert   By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org   The Feb. 8 Senate meeting, the first in-person meeting of the quarter, resulted in the filling of several vacant positions, the passing of […]

Students shared feedback on the current state of dining and possible improvements   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@theaggie.org   On Jan. 26, the UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services hosted three student focus groups for the first phase of their “Dining Reimagined” project. Held in the Segundo Dining Commons, students across different years and […]

The center is a collaboration between multiple departments and institutions that will lead innovation and research in sustainably producing alternative proteins   By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org   On Jan. 17, UC Davis launched the Integrative Center for Alternative Meats and Proteins (iCAMP), a new program designated to accelerate the research and commercialization of cultivated […]

Ross-Ibarra’s research on maize is recognized for its contributions to the evolutionary genetics of maize and related crops   By RODRIGO VILLEGAS — campus@theaggie.org   The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) recently awarded the 2024 NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences to Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, a UC Davis professor in the Department of Evolution and […]

The Senate held their first meeting since being on hiatus due to vacancies in the Judicial Council via Zoom    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@theaggie.org   Vice President Aarushi Raghunathan called the Feb.1 Senate meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. After roll call, she read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement.  The first item on the […]

The center is a collaboration between multiple departments and institutions that will lead innovation and research in sustainably producing alternative proteins   By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org   On Jan. 17, UC Davis launched the Integrative Center for Alternative Meats and Proteins (iCAMP), a new program designated to accelerate the research and commercialization of cultivated […]

At the event, a world-renowned chef and UC Davis alumnus engaged students in cooking demonstrations and prepared limited-edition recipes for dining commons menus     By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org   On Friday, Jan. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., world-famous chef Martin Yan came to UC Davis to celebrate his Aggie heritage and kick […]

Both student representatives and researchers argue that renewing the contract would go against university commitments to health and sustainability   By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org   UC Davis’ 10-year pouring rights contract (PRC) with Pepsi Beverages Co. is set to expire in June 2024, leaving university officials with the decision to either renew their contract […]

Senators elect Senate President Pro Tempore and debate respectful communication at Oct. 5 meeting By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org Vice President Aarushi Raghunathan called the Oct. 5 Senate meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. After roll call, she read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. Next, Zahar King, a third-year English and design double-major, was confirmed […]

The week took place as a response to the Las Vegas SHOT Show, the largest national gun show in the United States   By BENJAMIN CARRILLO – campus@theaggie.org   During the week of Jan. 22 to 26, 2024, Students Demand Justice organizations nationwide, including UC Davis’ division, participated in divestment week. The student-led organization seeks […]