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Parts of history we wish we could’ve seen
FeaturesApril 23, 2015
Students identify historical events that they would have wanted to see firsthand If you could be an eyewitness for one historical event, what would you pick and why? Yani Gavaldon First-year psychology and Spanish double major “I would go back to when Jesus was alive. I’d like to see his teachings and how he interacted […]

Aggie Daily Calendar
FeaturesApril 21, 2015
TUES., APRIL 21 Classical Bassoon & Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis Free baroque bassoon performance by Ricardo Rosales with wine tasting host Susan Leonardi. Salsa Night 9:30 p.m. The Graduate, Davis Dance lessons with Cori from ‘Barbara’s Dancing Tonight,’ hosted by DJ Miguel. Tickets are $6. WTF Night 4 to […]

Students consider questions that would cause someone to lie
FeaturesApril 16, 2015
What is a question that people would most likely respond to with a lie? Kengo Takahashi Fourth-year genetics major “Do you cook everyday?” Brenna Peters Third-year sociology major “Do you brush your teeth every night before you go to sleep?” Scout Faller Second-year comparative literature major “How […]

3D printing reaches new dimensions at UC Davis
FeaturesApril 16, 2015
The hottest engineering technology becomes available to all students Last month, three UC Davis graduate students — Andrea Bledsoe, Randy Carney and Holly Abney — began working with a 3D printer in Sacramento’s Arcade library to create a prosthetic leg for Bledsoe’s dog. However, not everyone who wants to use a 3D printer needs an extensive […]

UC Davis celebrates diversity with 42nd annual Asian Pacific Culture Week
FeaturesApril 16, 2015
To celebrate the diversity and achievements of Asian-Pacific Islander (API) culture in the community, the UC Davis Cross Cultural Center (CCC) is hosting its 42nd annual Asian Pacific Culture Week (APCW) from April 14-24. “I think Asian Pacific culture week is essential in recognizing that the [API] community is extremely diverse, big and significant, not […]

Picnic Day celebrates its 101st year
FeaturesApril 16, 2015
The largest student-run event in the nation plans to showcase UC Davis campus community One of the most cherished and well-known UC Davis traditions, Picnic Day, is celebrating its 101st birthday this Saturday, April 18. “Picnic Day is a community and campus celebration of everything that UC Davis has to offer,” said third-year plant biology […]

Boba tour of Davis
FeaturesApril 14, 2015
Writer and friends traverse to find the best boba of Davis As trends come and go, one particular popular trend in Davis appears to be boba, and there definitely is not a shortage of local options to choose from. I went with a group of friends to various boba joints across town and compiled the […]

Meet your ASUCD Senators
FeaturesApril 14, 2015
Newly elected officials share goals for current term, fun facts Anas Tresh: Third-year transfer student and neurobiology, physiology, and behavior major Anas Tresh plans to better integrate transfer students and provide more accessible resources for pre-medical students during his senate term. “I look forward to just making change wherever that may be,” Tresh said. “Additionally, […]

Aggie Daily Calendar
FeaturesApril 14, 2015
TUES., APRIL 14 You Knew Me When 5:00 p.m. Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis Relax with some live music accompanied by a mid-week drink. Salsa Night 9:30 p.m. The Graduate, Davis Dance lessons with Cori from ‘Barbara’s Dancing Tonight,’ hosted by DJ Miguel. Tickets are $6. Tap the Mic Tuesdays 5 to 8 p.m. Sudwerk Dock […]

43rd annual UC Davis Powwow event brings light to Native American culture
FeaturesApril 9, 2015
This Saturday, April 11, several students and staff members have collaborated to create a week-long cultural celebration and Powwow event in recognition of the Native American community in Davis. This year’s Powwow is expected to be even larger than those of past years. “We will be collaborating with Decision Day for our 43rd annual powwow,” […]

How has Davis helped us grow?
FeaturesApril 9, 2015
Students reflect on their decision to attend UC Davis How do you feel that your decision to attend UC Davis over other schools has cultivated your academic potential? Catherine Trinh Fourth-year neurobiology physiology and behavior major “Just the culture here — it’s a good learning environment. It’s kind of more of a close-knit school even […]

Bike shop opens for Women Trans Femme communities
FeaturesApril 9, 2015
Bike Forth addresses male-dominated activity Bike Forth, a community bike shop on the corner of Fourth and L streets run by volunteers for the Davis Bike Collective, is open to the general public for a few hours every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. But, starting in February, the shop began opening its doors every other […]

