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Lecturers are without a contract after UC-AFT contract ended Jan. 31

Campus NewsFebruary 25, 2020
Lecturers say contract negotiations are about more than just raises — also about working conditions, student learning The contract that covers over 6,000 UC lecturers represented by the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) ended on Jan. 31. With the no-strike clause that is contained in their expired contract no longer applicable, lecturers, librarians and […]

Ever crave a simple street taco in Davis? Here’s where to go.

FeaturesFebruary 24, 2020
A three-part criteria for success Since coming to Davis, I have been on a personal mission to find the best taqueria. The place you frequent every weekend, filled with welcoming mariachi music and brightly colored walls. But more important than the decor, taquerias are home to tacos. These bundles are the most elegant type of […]

Basic Needs and Services Referendum passes, smashing voter turnout record

ASUCDFebruary 21, 2020
BASED wins Executive ticket, EAVP from Thrive, three BASED senators, two Thrive senators, one independent senator The results of the Winter Quarter 2020 ASUCD Elections were announced at 2 p.m. in the Mee Room of the MU. The Basic Needs and Services Referendum, the focus of hours of campaigning done by ASUCD officials throughout this […]

Get to know the two first years taking UC Davis men’s hoops by storm

SportsFebruary 21, 2020
The Aggie sat down with Ezra Manjon and Elijah Pepper to talk about the season Currently sitting at second in the Big West with a 6-5 conference record, the UC Davis men’s basketball team has so far surpassed their eighth place pre-season projection. After five seniors graduated at the end of last season, the program […]

Davis Co-Op starts series of free cooking classes for those in need

City NewsFebruary 21, 2020
Davis relief organizations address food insecurity Five organizations in Davis have partnered together to provide relief for those who are in need, specifically students, with a series of free instructional cooking classes. These organizations are the Yolo Food Bank, Homeless Outreach through Prevention and Education (HOPE) at UC Davis, CommuniCare, The Davis Food Co-Op and […]

“That’s so Davis”: the course that revolves around milking cows at the break of dawn

FeaturesFebruary 18, 2020
ANS 49C gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to hands-on work with dairy cattle  While the majority of students are likely sleeping soundly in their beds at 5 a.m., third-year animal science major Nicole Elmer is already awake and beginning her three-hour lab session at the UC Davis dairy. When she was enrolled […]

A look into the lives of two student-run jewelry businesses on campus

Arts & CultureFebruary 14, 2020
Encapsulated Co., Flower Dangles use Instagram to reach student body Some students find a hobby in art, others in sports and some even find peace through academic organizations. But while most students pay their dues to take part in these activities, others are making a profit. This is a look into the lives of two […]

Founders of Davis Farmers Market tell their story

FeaturesFebruary 13, 2020
From Bolani to Upper Crust Baking to Good Humus and back: how a small co-op turned into one of Davis’ biggest attractions Being a UC Davis student often goes hand in hand with being a faithful Farmers Market goer, or at least a sporadic one. The Wednesday evening and Saturday morning markets are both extremely […]

Aggie Profile: Treehouse Vintage founder Kenny Gagni

FeaturesFebruary 11, 2020
Gagni talks shopping vintage, owning his own shop, shifts in modern fashion The corners of 2nd and D St. in Downtown Davis boast a few restaurants, salons and bars, but as of October, this corner also became home to a new vintage shop. Small but charming, Treehouse Vintage seems to be Davis’ new spot to […]

Campus Judicial Board applications close today

ASUCDFebruary 10, 2020
CJB members uphold academic integrity, social responsibility through hearing panels, outreach, educational efforts Since 1911, UC Davis students have played a critical role in academic integrity and responsible behavior from the first student government’s “honor system” to the creation of the Campus Judicial Board (CJB) and Code of Academic Conduct in 1977. The Campus Judicial […]

Dear Kobe: A final farewell to my idol

SportsFebruary 10, 2020
Everything he did in the uniform and for the sport of basketball will never be forgotten “Have a good time. Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile and just keep on rolling.” […]

AFSCME and UC reach tentative contracts for service, patient care workers

Campus NewsFebruary 7, 2020
Tentative agreements signify end of three years of over 25,000 union-represented employees working without a contract The UC’s largest employee union reached a tentative four-year agreement on Jan. 22 that will serve approximately 10,000 UC service workers. Almost a week later, on Jan. 28, around 16,000 patient care workers represented by the American Federation of […]