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Music director, professor and cellist detail elements of performance that are lost online and hopes of returning to live performance By LYRA FARRELL — features@theaggie.org In normal years, the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra (UCDSO) would gather in the Mondavi Center in front of a large audience for a live performance during Fall Quarter. This past […]

Three freshmen share highlights, expectations and advice from their first year at Davis     The 2020-2021 school year has been full of “unprecedented times,” and for first-year student Kate Boyce, phrases frequently used early in the pandemic such as the “new normal” no longer apply, as restrictions due to COVID-19 are no longer new and […]

Members of the AAPI community share their recommendations of media that share AAPI stories In a continued effort to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, community members have compiled their recommendations of books and TV shows created by and about AAPI individuals. “The Making of Asian America” by Erika Lee Trisha Talla, a […]

The California Department of Public Health and the federal government have approved the administration of the Pfizer vaccine to kids ages 12-15 UC Davis has expanded its efforts in combating the novel COVID-19 virus by administering the first two doses of the Pfizer vaccine to a new age group. As of May 2021, the Food […]

Professors reflect on their favorite moments from teaching overseas When describing their study abroad experience, a student may mention the country they studied in, the food they ate and the culture they encountered. Amid the travel adventures and awe-inspiring moments, however, lies the academics that students participate in throughout their program. At UC Davis, many […]

Members of the AAPI community share their recommendations of media celebrating AAPI stories As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month comes to a close, reflection on the history and contributions of the AAPI community do not have to be confined to a month. One way to continue education about this community and the […]

With some opposition toward the heritage month, students and a faculty member discuss their perspective on creating tangible change for the community and acts of performatism April was Arab American Heritage Month, yet this recognition sparked controversy among content creators who stated that the existence of the month is performative. The month’s history goes as […]

Students voice their opinions on the role of ASUCD and the importance it holds for them  ASUCD provides a variety of programs and services that cater to the UC Davis student body’s needs through its four pillars: social, basic needs, advocacy and media. Among these student-facilitated programs is ASUCD’s student government. Many of the representatives […]

Faculty members of UC Davis Library reflect on the history of the Eggheads and their impact on campus Amid the structures that make UC Davis similar to other college campuses such as classrooms, dormitories and dining halls, the Egghead sculptures stick out as a Davis quirk. The Eggheads, which can be seen in five different […]

Jo Eberle and Jessica Beckinger share their experiences teaching during the different phases of the pandemic Educators continue to adapt to the changing phases of the pandemic, and as the school year comes to a close, Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) teachers Jo Eberle and Jessica Beckinger reflect on this “demoralizing” year for educators.  […]

After over a year of online school, members of the UC Davis community share why they are excited to return to learning in person With Fall Quarter 2021 scheduled to be in person, plans are being made for a safe return to campus. As students polish their bikes for use again and professors prepare their […]

UC Davis professors discuss topics ranging from student loan debt, to car payments and insurance policies Many students spend their time in and after college learning how to manage their income, loans and larger purchases. A lack of formal education on these topics, however, has caused many students to struggle with understanding financial literacy. As […]