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Cartoon: No. 1 Freshman Tip
HumorAugust 9, 2018
By: Ariel Hilomen — opinion@theaggie.org Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by individual cartoonists belong to the cartoonists alone and do not necessarily indicate the views and opinions held by The California Aggie.

Yolo Democratic Party calls for investigation into Student Judicial Affairs
Campus NewsAugust 4, 2018
Claims of bias against low-income students, ethnic, racial minorities The Yolo County Central Committee has called for an investigation into the UC Davis Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs, following a resolution that passed unanimously on June 18. A press release sent from the committee made numerous allegations against the OSSJA, including bias against […]

UC Davis community renounces Dixon vice mayor’s controversial column calling for Straight Pride American Month
Campus NewsJuly 29, 2018
Vice Mayor Ted Hickman tells UC Davis faculty, staff to read first amendment UC Davis announced its solidarity with members of the LGBTQIA+ community in condemning Dixon Vice Mayor Ted Hickman after a controversial column he wrote, in which he called for the establishment of a Straight Pride American Month and used the term “faries” […]

To Boldly Go, Aggie Square updates: draft for strategic plan released, state funding secured for satellite campus
Campus NewsJuly 29, 2018
State allocates $2.8 million for chancellor’s Aggie Square project The Chancellor’s Office, in conjunction with the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, recently released the draft version of the university’s strategic planning effort for the next decade titled “To Boldly Go.” The plan consists of five major goals: providing students with an education that addresses “the needs […]

Welcome to The California Aggie
EditorialJuly 20, 2018
Over the past 103 years, The California Aggie has grown from a small publication run by a handful of students to a weekly broadsheet paper When The California Aggie first started printing, the President of the United States was feuding with Germany, tens of thousands of women were marching in protest across the country and […]

Students who held Mrak Hall sit-in in January placed on disciplinary probation
Campus NewsJune 17, 2018
Protests over proposed tuition hike leads to disciplinary action Six students and members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) who participated in a sit-in at Mrak Hall over potential tuition hikes which began on Jan. 23 and continued both that night and the night of the 24 were found guilty of violating university policy […]

Gary May reflects upon first year as chancellor
Campus NewsJune 7, 2018
Chancellor answers questions about student activism, union negotiations,accessibility of on-campus mental health care The California Aggie sat down with Chancellor Gary S. May on Tuesday, June 5, to speak about the successes and shortcomings of his first year as chancellor. He also addressed student concerns over the funding of centers such as the Cross Cultural […]

Fun Facts about the Davis Farmers Market
FeaturesJune 3, 2018
Interesting tidbits about one of Davis’ classics It’s open… rain or shine! The Davis Farmers Market, located at Central Park in Downtown Davis, operates every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year round. Right now through Oct. 24, the farmers market also operates from 4:30 p.m. to sunset on Wednesday evenings […]

In memoriam: Janice Corbett
Campus NewsJune 3, 2018
UC Davis alumna, Cal Aggie Alumni Association, ASUCD leader described as example of Aggie Pride Janice Corbett passed away from cancer in her home on Sunday, Apr. 29, at 47 years old. Corbett graduated from UC Davis in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in managerial economics and psychology. Corbett returned to UC Davis in 2003 […]

Keeping the magic alive
FeaturesMay 27, 2018
Davis students give children in need magical experience For decades, Disney’s cinematic genius has brought joy to people of all ages. To this day, Disney continues to give people the opportunity to use their imagination to keep the magic alive. Last spring, a group of Davis students decided to continue to keep the magic alive […]

Success of Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success
FeaturesMay 24, 2018
Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success offers robust resources, support for students On September 27, 2017, the Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success opened its doors to the UC Davis community. Since its grand opening, the center’s check-in system has already accounted for roughly 10,000 students coming through its doors. “Our […]

Fire, smoke erupt in downtown Davis: Estimated $80,000 in structural damage
City NewsMay 21, 2018
Dumpling House, surrounding businesses temporarily closed At 5:24 p.m., Fire Division Chief Joe Tenney received a call that there was smoke pouring out of a roof downtown, which quickly burst into flames. According to Tenney, the fire was located on the second floor attic and the ceiling of the first floor at 117 E St., […]
