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Unique organizations offer students many chances to feel integrated, involved Muscles strained under the power of his bow, Jason Sures trained his eyes at his target 70 meters away. Droplets of hail pelted the top of his head and shoulders as he gauged where to aim, taking into consideration the weather and the wind. He […]

Students from diverse backgrounds pursue agriculture With four undergraduate colleges and over 100 majors to choose from, many students leave UC Davis without ever scratching the surface of the agricultural sciences. However, agricultural science is the backbone of education for the 7,491 students in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Geoff Koch, a […]

UC Davis professors break down official titles, tenure qualifications Sitting in the lecture hall during her first class of the day, Aristea Bountouvas realized she knew little to nothing about the person standing in front of her — her professor. Like most students, Bountouvas, a first-year biological sciences major, does not often think about what […]

A look into the life of an RA In every residential building on campus behind the door marked “resident advisor” lives a student who pulls the strings that make dorm life possible. UC Davis resident advisors (RAs) juggle an array of responsibilities, from resident issues to student housing duties to academic obligations. “It’s always scary […]

Life in Segundo residence halls Back in September, residents of Regan Hall gathered in the courtyard for an ice cream social to kick off the school year. Marina Navarro, a fourth-year art history major and Resident Assistant, took advantage of Regan’s yard to plan a fun event for incoming students to hang out. “When I […]

UC Davis graduates impart wisdom Gabriela Florian graduated from UC Davis in June 2016 with a triple major in political science, Spanish and communication, plus a passion for government policy. However, upon entering adult life, Florian faced an unexpected reality when the first job she landed after graduating was at Kohl’s. “I had high expectations […]

A closer look at the significance of heritage trees on campus UC Davis is home to a number of iconic symbols: the classic mustang insignia painted in bike roundabouts, the picture-perfect water towers, and, most prolific of all, the impressive heritage trees that reside all over campus. According to campus arborist Melanie Gentles, there are […]

Hybrid, online courses impact students, campus life In an era of smart cars, smart phones and smart homes, the world has become increasingly accessible with the click of a button. As the world becomes more efficient, the education system is unsurprisingly seeking to accommodate more students and different learning styles in innovative ways. Universities such […]

Students, alumni share how they met their partners at Davis From picnics at the Davis Farmers Market to weddings in the Arboretum, UC Davis Aggies have carved out time in their busy quarters for a little romance. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The California Aggie reached out to students and alumni through social media, […]

The story behind the man with the giant-wheeled bike Nearly five feet off the ground atop a high-wheel bicycle, clad with fingerless cycling gloves, brightly tinted sunglasses and a bike helmet, is the epitomic image of Martin Krieg. As an iconic figure in Davis, Krieg is someone whose presence is instantly noted by students, faculty […]

In flurry of holiday gestures, students learn to love themselves Celebrating a relationship on Valentine’s Day is a tired cliché. We all know those grossly overstuffed bears will either be burned or beheaded when the relationship ends. So this Feb. 14, treat yo’ self! Valentine’s Day is a holiday about love, and that includes self-love. […]

An interfaith effort to fight against hate crime, eradicate misconceptions A day after UC Davis’ Muslim Student Association (MSA) had one of its biggest charity programs, an unidentified female broke the windows, slashed bike tires and hung bacon strips on the door handles of the Islamic Center of Davis on Jan. 22. “A lot has […]