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Dahlak Brathwaite digitally returned to his alma mater to help students find new meaning “How do you look at a text and find rhyme? How do you look at a text and find alliteration?” These questions are just two of many posed by Dahlak Brathwaite to the cast of the Theatre Department’s spring play, “AntigoneNOW,” […]

Though COVID-19 has presented environmental upticks, many caution against celebration One lens the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic has been analyzed through is that of the environmental side effects resulting from lockdown measures across the globe in attempts to contain and prevent the spread of the virus.  There was a 50% reduction in nitrous oxide and carbon […]

New UC Davis College of Engineering space innovations detailed National Space Day, which falls on the first Friday of May, is a day committed to celebrating the achievements made toward space travel, research and technology. UC Davis is making its own contributions to the progress of space technology and travel which will allow better collaboration […]

The organization is currently accepting student volunteers to help with cold-calling, pick-ups, outreach As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to expand globally, there has been a surge in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE). Healthcare facilities nationwide have become desperate to locate this equipment, which protects healthcare workers on the frontline from catching and spreading […]

Carrell discusses readjusting his teaching style Professor of economics Scott Carrell has a keen sense of humor and a spirited demeanor while teaching, according to his students. Carrell said although transitioning to online learning has negative aspects, such as not being able to see his students’ faces, it’s mostly akin to the real thing.  “It’s […]

Spring Quarter is a time of new life for animal barns on campus, and students, staff at the goat, horse barns continue animal care Waking up multiple times a night is not out of the ordinary for fourth-year Teresa Greenhut and third-year Craig Miramontes. With goats about to give birth and kids to feed, it […]

“Quiet” and “empty” — a look into a student’s daily routine in the freshman dorms during a unique quarter A majority of the class of 2023 said goodbye to their freshman dorm experience early this year in response to COVID-19 and the switch to remote instruction. Although many have moved out of Davis and back […]

Tips for making ropa vieja, maduros, Cuban-style black beans Ropa vieja, Spanish for ‘old clothes,’ is named for its famed shreddy texture and possesses a balanced taste between the fatty nature of the braised, shredded beef and the acidity of the tomatoes and onions it’s simmered in. Randall Dobkin, a second-year political science and economics […]

Zoombombing, surveillance, more: University recommends that although Zoom has been deemed safe enough for wide-spread adaptation, students, faculty should “exercise caution” As universities rapidly transition to online learning for their Spring Quarters and semesters, Zoom usage has increased significantly. According to CEO Eric Yuan, usage for the video conferencing app has seen daily usage increases […]

Provost Ralph Hexter, high school seniors comment on admissions, expectations The UC Davis incoming class of 2024 has been welcomed into the community through virtual celebrations and experiences amid the chaos of COVID-19. The Aggie Experience Live, a weeklong virtual tour, was available for prospective students the week of April 6 to allow them to […]

UC Davis students, faculty spread positivity through survey distributed by The California Aggie, responses compiled below There is no denying the inconvenient truth that, due to the impacts of COVID-19, the global community and the lives of its citizens may be considerably different for the foreseeable future. Given the constant broadcast of virus-related news and […]

Managers discuss current state of the market, its importance to the community With the on-campus Davis Farmers Market canceled entirely and the city side of the market maintaining strict regulations to ensure safety amid the virus, the dynamic of Davis’ only farmers market has changed drastically, but its importance to the community has become greater, […]