Campus News

UC Davis to introduce new business major in fall 2025
Campus NewsApril 17, 2024
The selective major will only be open to incoming first years and will open to other students in fall 2027 By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org On March 14, UC Davis announced that the curriculum for a new business major has been approved and will be available starting in fall 2025. The Bachelor of […]

Budget hearings, spending bills discussed in April 4 Senate meeting
ASUCDApril 17, 2024
The Senate allocated money to HackDavis, as well as to the upcoming ASUCD Cultural Festival BY SONORA SLATER — campus@theaggie.org “I will be requesting money in the future,” Senator Nur Ambaw said. “And I hope the things you have to say against it are reasonable.” He was speaking out after criticism against SB […]

The Pantry offers new translations of their services for international student community
Campus NewsApril 17, 2024
The Office of the International Student Representative has been working to ensure all ASUCD units have translation services since 2022 By SYDNEY AMESTOY — campus@theaggie.org As The Pantry recently moved to its new location at MU 117 East Quad Avenue, it also released its translation services for the translation of products in several […]

UC Davis CARE center, UC Davis AB540 Undocumented Student Center commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month with ‘Paint + Positivity’ events
Campus NewsApril 15, 2024
These are the first of many events that the organization will be putting together throughout the month of April to advocate for sexual assault awareness and prevention By BENJAMIN CARRILLO — campus@theaggie.org On April 4 and April 8, the UC Davis CARE Center and the UC Davis AB540 Undocumented Student Center aimed to […]

Senate hears State of the Association by ASUCD President Francisco Ojeda
ASUCDApril 12, 2024
In his speech, Ojeda discussed both the challenges and successes from this academic year and announced that he will not be running for re-election By RODRIGO VILLEGAS — campus@theaggie.org Senator Trinity Chow called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. and read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement to commence the meeting. The Senate […]

ASUCD Senate passes SB #55 to make campaign financing more equitable
ASUCDApril 12, 2024
The bill aims to make rules regarding ASUCD campaign financing more clear and efficient to increase voter turnout By RIVERS STOUT — campus@theaggie.com On Feb. 22, the ASUCD Senate amended and passed SB #55 after a lengthy debate between the senators. The bill was authored by Zachary Boggeln, the vice chairperson of the […]

UC Davis community celebrates ‘Year of the Eggheads’
Campus NewsApril 11, 2024
Events and campus-wide activities celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Robert Arneson’s Egghead sculptures By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org On April 4, UC Davis officially kicked off the celebration of the ‘Year of the Eggheads’ to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of having the Egghead sculptures on campus. According to the new Egghead website, artist […]

UC Davis LGBTQIA+ Resource Center hosts vigil for Nex Benedict on Feb. 29
Campus NewsMarch 15, 2024
The center aimed to create a safe space for queer individuals grieving By BENJAMIN CARRILLO – campus@theaggie.org On Feb. 29, the UC Davis LGBTQIA+ Resource Center hosted a vigil of remembrance for Nex Benedict. Benedict was a non-binary high school student from Oklahoma who died on Feb. 7, one day after being attacked […]

Peter J. Shields Library showcases ‘Third World Forum’ exhibition
Campus NewsMarch 14, 2024
The exhibit highlights the UC Davis student newspaper, Third World Forum, which marginalized students of color created to bring attention to social justice issues By MADISON PETERS — campus@theaggie.org From Jan. 12 through April 22, Shields Library is showcasing the “By Any Means Necessary: Marginalized Students Give Voice in the ‘Third World Forum’” […]

Unitrans celebrates 100 million riders, 56th anniversary
ASUCDMarch 12, 2024
One student was gifted a “Golden Ticket” valid for a lifetime of free Unitrans rides, among other prizes By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org Unitrans celebrated both its 100 millionth rider and its 56th anniversary on Feb. 28 with much fanfare, choosing one rider to be gifted a “Golden Ticket” and giving away goodie […]

Whole Earth Festival set for May 10 to 12 with the theme, ‘Can You Dig It?’
Campus NewsMarch 11, 2024
As the event approaches, student representatives discuss the relation of the theme to sustainability and opportunities for volunteers By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@theaggie.org The Whole Earth Festival (WEF) is scheduled for May 10 to 12 at the UC Davis Quad. Composed of student art, education, food booths and live music, the free event aims […]

Five bands compete at Battle of the Bands for performance spot at upcoming Whole Earth Festival
Campus NewsMarch 7, 2024
The event was hosted by KDVS and ASUCD Entertainment Council on Feb. 24, where the audience chose Sacramento-based band Granada to win By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org KDVS and the ASUCD Entertainment Council (EC) hosted a Battle of the Bands event on Feb. 24, showcasing five local bands who competed for a chance […]

