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Occupiers reach day six of occupation UC Davis students occupying the Office of the Chancellor on Mrak Hall’s fifth floor have reached day six of their sit-in since beginning their occupation last Friday as part of the Fire Katehi protest. “For the most part, the atmosphere has been really optimistic. People are really tired; it’s […]

Lee retracts bill amid criticism of altering commission’s intention, creating popularity contests On Feb. 29, incoming ASUCD President Alex Lee withdrew the first of six bills designed to restructure UC Davis’ student government leadership by establishing a larger executive branch and dissolving the Academic Affairs Commission (AAC). Lee’s retraction followed criticism that the bill would […]

The UC Davis swimming and diving team has quietly become one of the most successful sports programs on campus, capturing their fourth Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) championship in the six-year history of the conference, and as a result, is The Aggie’s choice for Women’s Team of the Quarter. Under the leadership of head coach […]

One year is all it took for last year’s regular season co-champions to improve on their past accomplishments. The UC Davis men’s tennis team has shown flashes of dominance this season, with a record of 13-3, more than earning The Aggie’s choice as Men’s Team of the Quarter. The team’s success has stemmed from their […]

Protest follows recent criticism of Katehi’s appointment on boards of two for-profit companies At noon on Friday, March 11, approximately 40 UC Davis students, faculty and staff flooded the Quad in support of firing university Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. The protest, titled Fire Katehi, follows the recent controversy over the chancellor accepting paid board positions […]

ASUCD Executive Office issues apology following accusations of cultural appropriation and fat shaming On Feb. 25, ASUCD hosted its Block Party on the Quad, where the association offered a myriad of activities for students to participate in as part of its Student Appreciation Week closing celebration. Among those activities was an attraction in which students […]

Incident at Davis Amtrak station second hate crime in eight days A 32-year-old Ethiopian man was the victim of an alleged hate crime outside the Davis Amtrak station on Feb. 22. The suspect, described as a white 40-to-50-year-old man, was possibly intoxicated as he was witnessed holding a bottle at the time of the attack. […]

Alternative group Elliot Root puts catchy, melodic spins on rock rhythms Finals are full of stress, caffeine-induced anxiety and exhaustion. Nashville-based group Elliot Root, however, manages to conjure melodies that console, rhythms that satiate and a sound that just might get you through next week. Elliot Root is a staple in any alternative rock playlist, […]

The Black Lives Matter movement’s evolution, adaptation and growth within the Davis community Community is generally defined as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.” But as of late, the UC Davis community has fallen victim to several troubling and violent events, causing some students to […]

Katehi under fire for accepting roles on two for-profit companies, DeVry Education Group, John Wiley & Sons UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi has stepped down from the board of the DeVry Education Group, a for-profit company currently being sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after facing criticism from Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and […]

UC Davis ranks behind five other UC campuses Six University of California (UC) campuses, including UC Davis, were rated in the top 30 public universities by the business journal Buffalo Business First. UC Davis ranked at 29, falling behind five other UC’s: Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Irvine. “I enjoy the fact […]

An average score of a C was attributed to all nine UC campuses The University of California Student Association (UCSA) recently conducted a mental health evaluation at all nine of the UC campuses. Each campus was graded on an A through F scale, based on questions that relate to accessibility, diversity of staff and outreach […]