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Entertainment Council hosts Sunset Fest 2025
Campus NewsOctober 16, 2025
Artists Lyn Lapid, Blxst and two student-openers performed at the show By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org On Oct. 4, 2025, ASUCD’s Entertainment Council (EC) hosted Sunset Fest, the university’s annual fall quarter concert, at UC Davis Health Stadium. The free event — exclusive to undergraduates — featured headlining artists Lyn Lapid and Blxst, along with […]

The Global Sumud Flotilla reminds us of the power of multi-national cooperation
EditorialOctober 9, 2025
Israel’s illegal boarding and detainment of activists, including Greta Thunberg, is unforgivable By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org On Sept. 1, the Global Sumud Flotilla — constituting 50 vessels and roughly 500 activists on board — set sail toward Gaza. On board the flotilla, there were representatives from 57 countries and more than […]

Little red dots: understanding the history of our universe
FeaturedOctober 4, 2025
Incoming assistant professor at UC Davis, Brenna Mockler, shares insights on her research on supermassive black holes By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) set out on its cosmic voyage on Dec. 25, 2021. The JWST is the largest and most powerful telescope built to date, featuring enhanced infrared vision that […]

A recap of all the action from the first few weeks of the NFL season
FeaturedOctober 4, 2025
Some teams underperform, while others surprise fans with early success By COLINA HARVEY— sports@theaggie.org When summer comes to a close, it means that the National Football League (NFL) season is just gearing up. Football fans prepare to clear their schedule every Sunday so they can catch their favorite team’s game. If you have not been […]

Photography exhibit at Shields Library highlights history and livelihoods of Northern California farmworkers
Arts & CultureOctober 4, 2025
UC Davis Labor and Community Center presents new David Bacon collection By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org On view from Sept. 13 to Dec. 14, Shields Library will be exhibiting “In Camps, Under Trees and Evicted: Farmworkers Living Close to the Line in Northern California,” a collection of almost 90 photographs taken by union organizer and […]

The ‘performative male’ stereotype might mean more than we think
FeaturedOctober 4, 2025
At what point does it stop calling out odd behavior and start reinforcing gender stereotypes? By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu “I’m not going to tell you guys to vote for me because I don’t think men should tell women what to do,” a man in his 20s, holding a Bell Hooks novel and bright-green matcha […]

National Hispanic Heritage Month met with silence from Trump administration
City NewsOctober 4, 2025
Davis community reflects on the celebration of the month while acknowledging current political climate By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org Sept. 15 marked the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The month stands as a national acknowledgement of Hispanic and Latino communities and serves to “give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the […]

Davis-Berkeley shuttle ends service
Campus NewsOctober 4, 2025
The shutdown of the line, which traveled between the two University of California campuses daily, was prompted by low ridership By ROBIN FRANKLIN — campus@theaggie.org The Davis-Berkeley shuttle, a popular option for those looking to travel between the UC Davis and UC Berkeley campuses, ended operation on Sept. 2 due to declining ridership. The decision […]

Sunset Fest 2025: What you need to know
Campus NewsOctober 2, 2025
The fall concert returns to campus on Oct. 4 By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS and VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org Sunset Fest, the annual free “welcome back” concert, is set to return this Saturday, Oct. 4 to the UC Davis Health Stadium. Hosted by the ASUCD Entertainment Council (EC), a student-run unit that plans concerts and events throughout […]

UC Davis’ ‘mystery cat graffiti person’ ordered to pay $32,000
FeaturedOctober 2, 2025
The student behind the pink cat icons spray-painted around Davis was caught and arrested By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org Editor’s Note: The printed edition of the article used the word “fine” in the headline and one instance in body text. For clarification, the online article has been adjusted. On her 19th birthday, a […]

Influential textiles engineering professor Ning Pan passes at 72
Campus NewsSeptember 30, 2025
Pan received a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Textile Engineering in China before working at UC Davis By ROBIN FRANKLIN — campus@theaggie.org UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Ning Pan, known for his contributions in textile engineering, passed away on Sept. 7. Pan’s research included work on advancing the engineering of fibrous materials […]

UC Davis alum Lan Larison signs contract with New England Patriots, injury cuts season short
FeaturedSeptember 30, 2025
A foot injury in a preseason game against the Washington Commanders placed Larison on injured reserve By COLINA HARVEY — sports@theaggie.org Interview contributions by Lilia McCann, reporter for California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Mustang News. In his five seasons with UC Davis football, running back (RB) Lan Larison made a name […]

