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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 […]

Second Friday, first adventure
Arts & CultureSeptember 30, 2025
Fall, friends and Davis’ art-filled nights await By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org Welcome home Aggies! As the leaves begin to blush into shades of red and orange and the Davis bike paths come back to life with sounds of ringing bells and calls of “on your left,” the familiar endearments of fall are […]

Incoming Aggies prepare for their first year
FeaturedSeptember 29, 2025
First-year students describe their experiences before moving in By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org This past week, many incoming first-year UC Davis students have been preparing to leave their homes and transition into their college lives. New students can experience a range of emotions — excitement, nervousness, sadness and more — upon moving into […]

What’s new in Davis this September?
City NewsSeptember 29, 2025
The Davis Collection shopping center brings new national retailers and dining options By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org The redevelopment of the former University Mall into The Davis Collection is beginning to take shape. Approved as a commercial-only project under the city’s University Commons plan, the project retains the existing Trader Joe’s and introduces […]

A guide to UC Davis’ College of Biological Sciences
FeaturedSeptember 29, 2025
Learn about the majors in this college, including their unique requirements and the potential career paths you can pursue after graduation By KATIE HELLMAN – science@theaggie.org If you’re new to UC Davis: First of all, welcome! There’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, you’re majoring in a STEM field; after all, […]

An interview with former ASUCD President Gaius Ilupeju
ASUCDSeptember 24, 2025
Ilupeju reflects on historical ASUCD firsts, expansion on basic needs and election reform By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@aggie.org Associated Students of the University of California, Davis (ASUCD) President Gaius Ilupeju’s 2024-2025 term was nothing if not eventful. Reports about alleged election misconduct and inter-ASUCD power struggles, plus a contested student election this past […]

Davis Food Co-op’s hired security sparks petition by concerned community members
FeaturedSeptember 16, 2025
Petition calls for community-based alternatives to security presence By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org As of a few weeks ago, security guards equipped with gear — including tactical vests and tasers — have been present at the entrance of the Davis Food Co-op, a cooperatively owned grocery store in Downtown Davis. “This partnership with […]

UC Davis students spend more time appreciating the Arboretum in warm weather
FeaturedSeptember 10, 2025
Students reflect on the atmosphere of the Arboretum and what they love about it By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org UC Davis students flock to the campus’ beloved Arboretum in the spring and summer months, taking advantage of the warm weather and flourishing plants amongst the Arboretum’s scenery. When the rainy winter season is […]

With 248 journalists killed while reporting the genocide in Gaza, now is not the time to look away
EditorialSeptember 10, 2025
The Editorial Board encourages media outlets to not sacrifice journalistic integrity as many continue to speak out By THE EDITORIAL BOARD As of September 2025, 248 journalists have been killed in the Gaza Strip — unprecedented numbers spanning any modern conflict. In fact, more journalists have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, […]

Review: Laufey is enchantingly honest in new album, ‘A Matter Of Time’
Arts & CultureSeptember 4, 2025
The bewitching singer-songwriter’s third album takes her music in a wilder, more vulnerable direction By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org The contemporary dating scene — one so emotionally barren that the term “situationship” has emerged to define almost every romance — tends to make true love look like a distant, almost illusory prospect. Is […]

BREAKING: UC Davis active shooter warning sent to students fails to note it was a drill
BreakingAugust 21, 2025
A UC Davis WarnMe message sent early Thursday, August 21 did not note that the warning of an active shooter on the university’s campus was a drill.

