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UC Davis students and staff discuss COVID-19’s disproportionate effects on women, especially women of color The COVID-19 pandemic has had effects that stretch far beyond public health and economic sectors, including its disproportionate effects on women. The adverse effects of COVID-19 on women has been called a “shadow pandemic” by many scholars, which Anna Ward—the […]

Club members reflect on the importance of yoga and meditation during the pandemic In response to stressors relating to the pandemic, many students have developed self-care habits to maintain mental and physical health, such as yoga and meditation. At UC Davis, the Yoga Club welcomes students interested in yoga and provides them with resources including […]

The Pantry adapts its services to continue combating food insecurity and to supply basic necessities to students The conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have had a negative impact on many facing food insecurity, including UC Davis students. Many students have been left unemployed or have had reduced work hours, causing financial strain. These […]

Youth Poet Laureate Western Regional Ambassador Alexandra Huynh details her ambitions; SAYS director discusses how the program elevates underserved student voices Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS), founded and sponsored by UC Davis, is a “social justice movement,” as stated on their website, concerned with providing modes of expression to underserved high school students and helping […]

Lindsay Flores and Karylle Ilao encourage classmates to express themselves and make new friends during virtual performances On Saturday, Jan. 30, Lindsay Flores and Karylle Ilao, two first-year students, hosted their monthly virtual open mic night for all UC Davis students. The event was attended by around 15 students and featured music, poems, comedy and […]

Residents share the sense of fellowship the Turtle House has provided for them during the pandemic Since the 1990s, the Turtle House—located on Second St. and named for the turtle that hangs in its upstairs balcony—has served as a hub of entertainment and creativity for its residents and UC Davis students. Until recently, the cooperative […]

UC Davis students and a nutrition professor break down the myths surrounding food additives, ingredients and dyes This article is the first installation of The California Aggie’s Mind and Body series, which discusses nutrition, physical wellbeing and mental health. Over the past few months, posts concerning fear over possibly harmful dyes, additives and ingredients in […]

UC Davis clinical trial launched in June of 2020 could offer a revolutionary contraceptive method for men Birth control and pregnancy prevention has mostly been considered a responsibility of women in the past, and many people have wondered: Why? Today, the only available methods of birth control for men are condoms and vasectomies; there is […]

UC Davis is currently vaccinating patients 65 and older. To find out when they are eligible, patients can register for an account with MyUCDavisHealth Having only worked at UC Davis for six months before the outbreak of COVID-19, Dr. Allison Brashear, the dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine, said that partnering with the […]

Two KDVS podcast hosts reflect on the development of their shows and how they have continued during the pandemic KDVS, a student-run community radio station at UC Davis, provides a platform for many students and community members alike. From music to podcasts, KDVS broadcasts a variety of content 24 hours a day.  Dr. Doug Desalles, […]

Students and faculty discuss the stigma surrounding substance abuse and how COVID-19 has affected recovery For information on addiction counseling at UC Davis visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/other-services/intervention-services  According to Defining the Addiction Treatment Gap, over 23.5 million Americans suffer from substance abuse. This statistic is equivalent to one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12 […]

UC Davis Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates share how their artistic outlook has changed since the start of the pandemic For four UC Davis graduate students earning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered their use of art mediums and their sources for artistic inspiration. Kelley O’Leary, an MFA […]