Campus News

New test that more closely aligns with what students need to know to prepare for UC will be identified or created  The UC Board of Regents unanimously voted to end the use of the SAT and ACT in admissions until 2024. It aims to replace the SAT and ACT with a test better aligned with […]

Recent discovery reminiscent of COLA organizers’ previous, current experiences with policing, drums up motivation to keep movement alive Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz striking for a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) had their picket lines monitored by California police using “friendly force trackers,” VICE News’ Lauren Kaori Gurley reported on May 15.  According to […]

Contention over bylaws, cultural tensions on campus arise in hearings for Judicial Council, Ethnic and Cultural Commission The May 14 ASUCD Senate meeting was called to order at 6:11 p.m. Vice Controller Alexis Lopez was absent and Chief of Staff Justin Hurst stepped in for Academic Affairs Commission chair Naomi Reeley. Vice President Akhila Kandaswamy […]

Proposal includes drop-off only stops, schedule adjustments, rear door boarding Unitrans has proposed new service changes for the 2020–21 school year, set to take effect Aug. 3, 2020. These changes, inspired by reliability and crowding, are open for public comment until Friday, May 22. “Proposals focus on improving your ride by making it faster and […]

Alison Corn’s “Next Steps Advisor” app highlights UC Davis Law School’s emphasis on equal access to justice  UC Davis Law Student Alison Corn was recently awarded a second place prize at the International Iron Tech Lawyer Invitational for her innovative app assisting domestic abuse survivors, according to the UC Davis School of Law. Corn’s experience […]

Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference held online The Undergraduate Research Center (URC) held the 31st annual Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference from May 7–8, albeit in a new way: It was entirely online. Every year, the conference gives undergraduate students in all academic fields the chance to get acquainted with the […]

Undergraduate, medical students aim to provide care beyond medicine UC Davis medical students, physicians and undergraduates are using telehealth to continue providing primary care services to patients through the seven student-run clinics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth has become critical in ensuring that patients continue receiving care during the pandemic, while also keeping physicians and […]

Some campuses could reopen one-third to one-half of dorms Some UC campuses are exploring an array of scenarios to reduce density within housing and dining facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including potentially only reopening one-third to one-half of dorm rooms this fall.  UC President Janet Napolitano said campuses will first be required to satisfy […]

Suicide needs to be “discussed and addressed,” parents say Content Warning: Suicide. Resources for 24/7 national and local crisis phone lines and text lines are listed at the bottom of this piece. This article is the third in a three-part investigation by The California Aggie looking at suicide in the UC system. Parts one and […]

Reguerín plans to focus on listening to students while highlighting social, educational inequities Pablo Guillermo Reguerín was selected as the new vice chancellor of Student Affairs, effective on July 20. Reguerín is currently the associate vice chancellor of Student Achievement & Equity Innovation at UC Santa Cruz.  His appointment was announced in a press release […]

Controversial closed session called over appointment Editor’s Note: At the time this article was written, the May 14 ASUCD Senate Meeting had not taken place. At that meeting, Jenna DiCarlo was confirmed as a member of the ASUCD Judicial Council, and the ASUCD Senate was able to conduct regular business. The May 7 ASUCD Senate […]

UC, CSU systems sued Disclaimer: The refunds demanded from this lawsuit would directly impact The California Aggie. Campus News Reporter Alex Weinstein is a volunteer writer and does not receive a stipend.  Two lawsuits were filed on April 27 alleging that the UC and California State University (CSU) systems breached contract in closing campuses and […]