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Dr. Estella Atekwana shares how her education experience informs her leadership today As many students have just arrived on campus for the first time, so has Dr. Estella Atekwana, the newly named dean of the College of Letters and Sciences. Though she never expected herself to work in the field of university administration — or […]

Three upperclassmen recommend their favorite classes for students returning to the in-person classroom this fall As new students arrive on campus for the first time and returning students come back after nearly two years of studying from home, some will be looking for interesting classes to overcome the academic slump experienced by many as a […]

Here are some activities for Aggies headed to Davis for the first time — or first time in a while  As students return to campus for fall quarter this year, so are many in-person events. For many Aggies, this quarter’s in-person experience will be completely new, and many are nervous about trying to find community […]

With businesses open once again in Davis, The California Aggie has created a map of previous Best of Davis winners for information about UC Davis students’ favorite spots. Explore the interactive map for Aggie-approved restaurants, breweries, bars and more, as well as all of the spots’ current hours, locations and COVID-19 policies. Burgers and Brew […]

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 […]