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The new club allows Davis students to form friendships with older adults and help them carry out technology-related ambitions Inspired by the widespread loneliness experienced by members of every generation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Breaking Barriers, founded in September 2020, is a club that aims to build lasting connections between college students and members of […]

Seth Weil discusses finding rowing at UC Davis, competing at the Rio Olympics and the mental strain of elite sports Seth Weil is a UC Davis graduate from Menlo Park, CA and a member of the U.S. 2016 Olympic rowing team. Until Weil came to UC Davis, he had never been a rower—or really had […]

Akshay Prabhu, a pioneer in the home restaurant industry, discusses legalizing home restaurants, creating his app Foodnome and opening Bao House By LYRA FARRELL — features@theaggie.org UC Davis alumnus Akshay Prabhu, who graduated in 2015, recently opened the first legal home restaurant in Alameda County: Bao House in Berkeley. He is also the founder of […]

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 […]