Campus News

Two arrested for vandalism while protesting Turning Point USA speaker event
Campus NewsApril 7, 2023
The protest also resulted in damage to the doors of the U Center and minor injury to a campus police officer By SONORA SLATER — campus@theaggie.org Two people were arrested and the glass doors of the University Credit Union Center (U Center) were broken by protesters outside of the speaker event held by […]

Report released about death of 21,000 fish at UC Davis research center
Campus NewsApril 3, 2023
The report found that the loss was caused by toxic levels of chlorine in the center’s tanks By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español. An independent investigation report into the fish mortality event that occurred on Aug. 9, 2022 at the UC Davis Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture (CABA) […]

UC Davis and UC Berkeley compete to see which campus is greener
Campus NewsApril 3, 2023
The sustainability challenge runs from April 3 to April 28 on both campuses By SYDNEY AMESTOY — campus@theaggie.org UC Davis and UC Berkeley students and faculty will soon have a chance to participate in the ultimate sustainability face-off to claim the title of “greenest campus” in the upcoming “Cal vs. Davis Cool Campus […]

SB #80, which grants ASUCD units increased freedom to publish and alter their own social media and websites, passes at March 9 meeting
ASUCDMarch 17, 2023
Mental Health Initiative, ASUCD Committee on Engagement Initiatives give quarterly reports By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org On Thursday, March 9, at 6:17 p.m., Vice President JT Eden called the Senate meeting to order. Eden called roll and recited the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. Travis Haskin, a third-year political science major, gave the quarterly […]

Student, faculty discuss the use of AI detectors at universities after reports of false academic dishonesty accusations
Campus NewsMarch 15, 2023
These tools have emerged to prevent academic use of ChatGPT, but how accurately can they detect the AI site’s work? By RACHEL GAUER— campus@theaggie.org On Nov. 30, 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, a chat-based artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses AI to respond to users’ questions and requests. Although the platform has gained popularity […]

ASUCD senator pushes for antisemitism education training
ASUCDMarch 14, 2023
ASUCD SB #72, which would require antisemitism training for the ASUCD Senate table, was tabled due to concerns about the organization providing the training By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org ASUCD Senate Bill #72, which, according to the bill language, would require antisemitism training for members of the Senate table, was introduced and subsequently […]

Chancellor answers questions on housing, return of Turning Point USA at Feb. 28 special session of the Senate
ASUCDMarch 14, 2023
He also noted that the UC Davis COVID-19 state of emergency has officially ended By SONORA SLATER — campus@theaggie.org At 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, Vice President JT Eden called the special session of the Senate to order. He called roll, establishing quorum, and read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. The meeting […]

UC Davis ends COVID-19 state of emergency
Campus NewsMarch 13, 2023
The university put an end to its pandemic public health policy on Feb. 28 By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org On Feb. 28, UC Davis ended its COVID-19 state of emergency alongside the state of California, according to a letter from Chancellor Gary May on Feb. 17. The campus also ended its Interim Public […]

More than 60 community members publicly oppose bill at March 2 Senate meeting
ASUCDMarch 10, 2023
The bill, which would require antisemitism training for the Senate table, received backlash following concerns about anti-Palestinian sentiments held by the organization that would provide the training By RACHEL GAUER— campus@theaggie.org Note: Some sources are anonymous for the safety of the Palestinian students who commented during the meeting. Vice President JT Eden […]

Campus prepares for TPUSA event on March 14
Campus NewsMarch 10, 2023
UC Davis police, ASUCD and other organizations prepare as TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk is set to speak at the U Center next week By SYDNEY AMESTOY — campus@theaggie.org Content warning: this article contains discussions of transphobia, homophobia and racism that might be disturbing to some readers. The UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD), […]

Graduating senior class plans to install mental health awareness mural
Campus NewsMarch 8, 2023
The mural will serve as an opportunity for the class of 2023 to leave their mark on campus and to encourage mental health advocacy By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org Aggies Helping Aggies — also known as the UC Davis Student Foundation — in partnership with Aggie Mental Health, has challenged members of the […]

UC Davis Police receives bike and pedestrian safety grant
ASUCDMarch 7, 2023
The grant from the Office of Traffic Safety will fund new and current safety programs on campus By SYDNEY AMESTOY — campus@theaggie.org The UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD) has received a $71,250 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to be used to enhance bike and pedestrian safety on campus, according […]

