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Students explain importance — or not — of voting in ASUCD elections With the winter 2018 ASUCD election cycle now over, the UC Davis student body has elected its new ASUCD president, vice president and senators for the next year. However, it is slightly misleading to say that members of ASUCD were elected by the […]

What it means to be a mentor, mentee to another person Coming into college, students may lack direction or identity. Through time, experiences and relationships, students can eventually become more prepared for the world after college, both professionally and personally. However, having a figure to look up to and follow in their successful route also […]

A guide to Davis’s on-campus study spots With finals season just around the corner, Davis students scramble for a place to focus and absorb all the material they have learned this quarter. The California Aggie has compiled a list of eight study spots on campus, so it’s time to buckle down and get to work. […]

What proposed cuts to nutrition assistance program mean for students The Trump administration recently announced its proposal to implement cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, known as the CalFresh program in California. This proposal raises many important questions and concerns, especially for UC Davis students who rely on CalFresh for their daily nutritional needs. […]

The bachelorette for dogs Taking care of a dog can be a lot of work — walking it, feeding it, giving it all the love and attention it deserves. Within UC Davis’s renowned veterinary school, this dream job exists. Known as the Canine Enhancement Program, the program gives vet students the opportunity to care for […]

Legal battle over self-driving technology and Uber stories The Uber ride can be an unusual modern location for friendship in the technological age. Finding oneself in close contact with a new person can yield both surprisingly positive and negative results. What about getting in a car with no driver, but rather a program running autonomously? […]

Students reflect on Davis’ unconventional school spirit UC Davis is ranked among the top public universities in the nation, a fact that seems to instill a sense of pride within the students that attend the university. However, when roaming around the campus it is not difficult to spot a fellow student representing another school. Stanford, […]

Reports say flu vaccine effectiveness especially low this season Sniffles, coughing and fevers, oh my! February marks the peak for influenza season, which this year is proving to be particularly nasty. The Center for Disease Control reports a record-breaking year, the worst since the H1N1 swine flu in 2009. Like the rest of the nation, […]

Students take advantage of recruiters to secure future jobs, internships In the midst of recruiting season, students are doing all they can to gain exposure to companies and lock down jobs or internships following the end of the school year. In addition to applying to companies online, students also have the opportunity to attend on-campus […]

Driving under influence; any substance can impair Driving under the influence refers to the act of driving a vehicle while being under the influence of any drug or substance that can impair one’s ability to drive safely. DUI arrests can range from minor misdemeanors and traffic violations to counts of manslaughter for causing someone’s death. […]

Reflection, stakes, future of program Members of the UC Davis community over the past few months may have noticed the palpable presence of the UC Davis Comparative Border Studies Mellon Initiative on campus. The presence has expressed itself through the current art exhibition at the Manetti Shrem Museum entitled “Welcome?” curated by professor Susette Min […]

Nepalese athlete uses talents to advocate for people in his home country On the third day of competition, despite having pulled a muscle only a few days prior, Aayush Kunwar was feeling good about his upcoming race. It was the middle of winter and the dirt track was soft and wet, but he was determined […]