Sports

UC Davis to enhance Aquatic Center to include new team center, coaches offices, conference room, renovated swimming lanes On arguably UC Davis’ biggest day of the year, Picnic Day, a ceremony was held at the Schaal Aquatics Center to celebrate construction taking place to enhance the facilities. Along with renovations to lap lanes are the […]

Cancer’s far-reaching impacts creates shared connections in Camp Kesem Spirits were high at the Davis Senior High softball field as the Davis Blue Devils’ girls softball team hosted Camp Kesem Day in a special gathering of the Davis community. The softball team gifted supplies for the upcoming summer camp and defeated the Monterey Trail Mustangs […]

Shohei Ohtani is turning heads early in his American career Ever since the American League adopted the position of designated hitter in 1973, baseball leagues from around the world have adopted the concept largely as something of an insurance policy to protect against the historically weak hitters from the pitching position. While baseball legend Babe […]

Women’s tennis, water polo, lacrosse shine in senior send-offs Picnic Day: arguably the best day of the year in Davis. The entire UC Davis experience is on display for visitors and students alike. The parade is rolling, the sun is out and the community is buzzing with excitement –– on campus and off. For UC […]

Northern California Christian group provides small group meetings, Bible studies, supportive atmosphere For students and student-athletes alike, college can be a juggling act of activities and responsibilities; for religious students, faith may take a backseat to other priorities. Athletes in Action offers athletes and students the opportunity to meet new people, have a Christian fellowship […]

Rowing’s dedicated leaders explain one of campus’ most unique club sports There are a wide variety of club sports programs offered at UC Davis. With nearly 40 student-run organizations affiliated with the university, there’s a club sport that fits practically every type of recreational and athletic preference. While each organization is unique in its own […]

Controversial mascot will no longer be on in-game gear, will remain on merchandise After years of controversy regarding the use of Chief Wahoo, a Native American caricature which has drawn the ire of baseball fans and members of the indigenous community, the Cleveland Indians have decided to retire their controversial mascot. Chief Wahoo, whose blood-red […]

Hockey’s annual postseason tournament promises a wild ride through the spring The 2018 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs got underway last Wednesday night, as a total of 16 teams will battle it out over the next two months to see who will hoist Lord Stanley in early June. This year’s playing field is especially packed with […]

Aggies confident for upcoming Big West Championship tournament UC Davis women’s tennis steamrolled Sonoma State 7-0 at Marya Welch Tennis Center on April 14, the first match in a two-match weekend. This decisive win followed a 5-2 loss to San Jose State one week before on April 7 in which UC Davis was not at […]

With crowds of people expected to attend Picnic Day, UC Davis sports rev up for the weekend With the 104th Picnic Day celebration at UC Davis this year on April 21, and over 200 events taking place throughout campus, Aggie sports teams are getting ready to play and showcase their skills to the many people […]

IM community offers team, individual sports, jobs In the athletics community, the beginning of a new quarter means the beginning of new intramural sports teams and leagues. With warmer temperatures and longer days leading up to summer, spring IM sports offer opportunities for students to take breaks from studying, meet new people and stay active […]

Campus working group confirms the addition of beach volleyball, equestrian as new women’s sports After almost six months in the making, nearly 600 nomination responses, and a public forum throughout the process, the working group at UC Davis whose duty to select the new women’s sports added to the university ended today, April 13. With […]