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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Features

DQ University seeks to rebuild

When commuting between UC Davis and Winters, there seems to be a lot of open land strictly designated for farming. But one particular establishment...

Mixtape Society throws back to the ’90s

Think back to the good ol’ days when your music player didn’t come in various candy-colored shades, but in black and gray. Or when...

Star Wars-style lightsaber battle filmed on the Quad

It is remarkable how often Star Wars sneaks into the daily vernacular. How often are people overheard referencing Wookiees, stormtroopers, miscellaneous droids or their...

Professor named one of America’s 300 best by Princeton Review

When asked why Animal Science I (ANS 1) is his favorite class to teach, animal science professor Thomas Famula simply replies: “It’s the energy level!” The...

Students go wild for conservation of local native species

From the tiniest ant to the bravest squirrel, one of the newest UC Davis clubs, Wild Campus, is working to conserve all native local...

Q&A with Picnic Day chair and special events director

If you thought planning your last birthday party was hard, try organizing an event that attracts more than 50,000 visitors a year and includes...

So you think you’re a Picnic Day expert?

Everyone is gearing up for the Doxie Derby, great food and taking in the sun and greenery of Davis this Saturday. But before going...

New exhibits make their debut this Picnic Day

Yes, Picnic Day means the usual betting on random dogs at the Doxie Derby and lining up for the chance to milk goats and...

Go behind the scenes with the Picnic Day board

With a university that prides itself as being connected to its city and one that has mastered the art of inexpensive, people-centric fun, there’s...

Aggies Abroad Spotlight

Senior biochemistry and molecular biology double major Ashley Eaton gets acquainted with an elephant during the 2011 UC Davis Summer Abroad, India: “Palaces of...

Roving Reporter: What advice do you have for first-time Picnic Day visitors?

“Go big or go home... responsibly.” Morgan Daffin, junior environmental toxicology major “Go to the fashion show! And come decorate fake wands!” Valerie Mores, junior fashion design...

Global Medical Brigades makes medicine accessible

When senior human development major Zobeyda Otero read about Global Medical Brigades in The Aggie, she saw an opportunity to improve the lives of...

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra returns from tour of Spain

On Wednesday night, the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra returned from its long-awaited performance tour of Madrid, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona. The orchestra, made up of...

Picnic Day leaders, students beg you to “Handle Your Shit”

UC Davis’ 98th annual Picnic Day is just around the corner and this year’s festivities will once again be promoted by the grassroots campaign,...

Club waterski team boasts spirit and tough competition

How many students have trekked out to a lake, hung out in the sun all day and pitched tents on a beach to camp...