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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, […]

Puppies bring comfort, support during unprecedented times, and find forever homes with the help of Davis students Though classes are continuing and many students still have the same responsibilities as they did pre-COVID-19, there still remains somewhat of a caveat: most activity is now performed at home. Though some may not literally have more time […]

UC Davis Department of Music and KDVS radio station share their work to continue music This story is the second installation of The California Aggie’s two-part digital art series. Part one can be found here. Making a drum out of two wooden spoons and a pan might not seem like the most obvious reaction to […]

Five students discuss making their decision about where to live during Spring Quarter The changes to Spring Quarter instruction required students to make a number of decisions, one of which was whether or not they would stay in Davis. Amid a pandemic that has resulted in an unprecedented amount of online and remote work, students […]

During this challenging time, here are a few pieces of good news to put a smile on your face  With the constant bombardment of news related to the coronavirus, many people feel overwhelmed by pandemic-induced anxiety. Now, more than ever, people are making an effort to emphasize good things happening in the world. From John […]

Students express how inspiring watching healthcare professionals on front lines has been The coronavirus pandemic has likely taken a toll on most global citizens’ lives — and for some med students, this has meant graduating early to join the fight. For others, like some of UC Davis’ own pre-med students, this crisis has heightened their […]

Student life adjusts to functioning remotely  This Spring Quarter is one like no other: The pandemic is affecting many aspects of university life — instruction is online and a number of students are residing in their hometowns rather than in Davis. Given these circumstances, changes have been made to keep the UC Davis community safe […]

As Cadets near graduation, they discuss the program’s rewards and challenges, react to COVID-19 The individuals in the UC Davis Police Department’s Cadet Academy have almost completed another season of physical training, learning and teambuilding. From January until their graduation in late April, the cadets dedicate themselves to an experience in law enforcement.  Every Winter […]

UC Davis students, psychology professor give advice for succeeding in online classes With the constraints of social distancing, students and staff have to learn to navigate the world of online learning. Psychology professor Steven Luck and two UC Davis students offered their advice on how to adjust to learning online during Spring Quarter.  Luck said […]

Students share their thoughts on memes, mobile apps, websites in light of COVID-19, social distancing As with any unprecedented event, memes about COVID-19 and online classes are abundant and highly popular. The Facebook group “Zoom Memes for Self Quaranteens,” formatted in the style of other college meme pages and created on March 11, has over […]

UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance will produce spring play as a film, shot by students on their own devices This story is the first installation of The California Aggie’s two-part digital art series. Artistic endeavors have gone digital with the present need for social distancing. It’s even become common to open Instagram and […]