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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, […]

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 […]