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For six months, the Confucius Institute (CI) has been trying to create a dialogue between China and Davis. There are four CIs in California, and many more worldwide. Most of these institutes focus on educating their communities on language, but according to the CI website, UC Davis is the first school to focus on Chinese […]

As part of the preparation for her upcoming film currently called “The Untitled Short Film About What It’s Like to be On Your Period,” UC Davis alumna Kristine Gerolaga will get to play the part of a menstruation cycle onstage. Gerolaga, who graduated from UC Davis in 2009 with a degree in sociology, is a […]

On March 8, the patio of de Vere’s Irish Pub (de Vere’s) was full of applause, raised glasses and hair as participants young and old shaved their heads to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and Keaton Raphael Memorial (KRM). This is the third year the head shaving […]

The multitude of testing procedures set in place to avoid cheating is, as we all hope, benefiting those who took the time to study materials prior to class. And while TAs scanning lecture halls in search of wandering eyes has undoubtedly led to the reduction of incidences of blatant copying, a more subverted strategy is […]

Name: Katherine Sherman Major: Nutrition Position: ASUCD Senator Year: Second-year 1: What is one skill you wish you had cultivated when you were younger? I was the third child in my family so when I was younger, I would definitely try and follow my brothers. So I think [although] I eventually learned to become a […]

Name: Jonathan Mitchell Major: Biological systems engineering Position: ASUCD senator Year: Fourth 1: What would you want to do for your dream date? I’ve actually thought about this. Here’s my dream date: a tandem bike ride to the Arboretum where we sit on a beach towel and have a picnic in the middle of the […]

Thinking of studying abroad, but have no idea where to start? UC Davis offers a wide variety of study abroad options to serve a range of needs. When choosing a program, students have to consider length of stay, housing, language and internships offered, among other things. The nine students below have weighed in on their […]

Davis resident Lynne Nittler, founder of the Yolano (Yolo/Solano) Climate Action Central, was shocked to discover an imminent threat running through the heart of town. Currently, hundreds of barrels of unrefined oil from North Dakota cross through Davis to reach their destination at  an oil refinery in Benicia. Due to the several safety and environmental […]

For the first time since their 2007 installation, UC Davis’ Motorsports Club (DMC) is shooting to get a race car to the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Nationals. The club was founded with the intention of building a community at UC Davis around automobile and motorsport interests, and hopes to make known the opportunities […]

Editor’s note: Elizabeth has requested The Aggie to withhold her last name. Two students sit in the same lecture. One is worried about his upcoming fraternity event, the other about where her next meal will come from. Elizabeth, a fourth-year psychology major, recalled instances in which she had gone without food for a couple of […]

Name: Kriti Garg Major: Double major in community and regional development and international relations Position: Ethnic and Cultural Affairs Commission Chair Year: Third year 1. What did you want to be when you were a child? I wanted to be a teacher for forever. For the longest time, I also wanted to be a National […]

With bold voices on a stage, Vagina: OurStories will unveil personal narratives about the gendered violence experiences of UC Davis students. Sponsored by the Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) and inspired by Eve Ensler’s famous 1996 play The Vagina Monologues, this year’s event will be the third incarnation of the play to raise awareness […]