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The UC Davis chapter of the national organization educates its members to build an understanding of the devastating effects of the late stages of Alzheimer’s Before the pandemic, the UC Davis chapter of Alzheimer’s Buddies (ABUD), a national student organization that builds connections with patients suffering from later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, took weekly trips […]

Two UC Davis students discuss working at Trader Joe’s during a pandemic Located on Russell Blvd and Sycamore Lane, Trader Joe’s can be seen buzzing with students and community members in search of a new batch of groceries. With products like Chocolate Hummus and Scandanavian Swimmers, Trader Joe’s is the grocery store of choice for […]

Social media has become the leading platform for voters to receive news regarding the election, according to students In the 2016 presidential election, thousands of votes were attributed to the influence of social media. In the 2020 election, social media continued to be one the most widely used platforms for voters to gain information about […]

How volunteer and service organizations have continued to improve their communities in the pandemic As a continuation of the pandemic positivity series, UC Davis organizations discuss more ways in which they have continued to support the local community.  A social media promotion held by Hearts for Homeless. Hearts for the Homeless Hearts for the Homeless […]

Representatives from several student-run organizations discuss their efforts to combat housing insecurity for Davis students Winter Quarter is typically when students begin looking for housing for the next school year. This process can be daunting enough as it is, especially for first-time renters, but even more so due to the uncertainty brought about by the […]

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 […]