Sports

Aggies cap successful first season under Isidor with overtime defeat to San Diego State The UC Davis women’s lacrosse team suffered a heartbreaking, season-ending 11-10 loss to host San Diego State on Sunday afternoon in the MPSF title game. The Aggies fought back from a three-goal halftime deficit and forced sudden-death overtime when sophomore attacker […]

Student-athlete run group works to combat mental health stigmas in athletics, provide safe space for athletes May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and many organizations on campus have made their voices heard about the issue of the stigmas surrounding mental health –– including the athletics department. Student-athletes have come together to provide a safe place […]

UC Davis athletes comment on how they see weather playing into their sport, performances For the sports required to play outside the protection of covered arenas, teams can sometimes find themselves battling the elements just as much as they battle their opponents. With temperatures beginning to rise in Davis and spring sports entering into their […]

Clubs talk leadership, getting started Two years ago, a group of students set out on a mission to create an opportunity for other students to compete in high-level cross country and track events. XCT officially became a club sport in 2016. They added their sport to the roster of club sports at UC Davis, which […]

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 […]