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University postpones public forum following speculation of Katehi’s departure from UC Davis UC Davis representatives declined to comment on the whereabouts and status of current Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi following speculation of the chancellor’s possible departure from the university. When asked if Katehi is still employed at UC Davis and about her whereabouts, including if […]

Picnic Day is one of UC Davis’ most cherished traditions featuring many different events and exhibits. With their cameras clutched firmly, photographers from The California Aggie had a chance to experience and document these events, truly showcasing what Picnic Day is all about. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Alpha K9 Service Dog Program Real Insects & […]

Entertainment Council hosts Robert DeLong in intimate venue On Tuesday, April 19, UC Davis students enjoyed a performance by Wii controller-wielding one-man band Robert DeLong. ASUCD’s Entertainment Council (EC) sponsored the show, which was held in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Ballroom. EC pitched the event from their Facebook page, proclaiming that they booked […]

Student mental health advocacy group laid out 1,100 diplomas to raise suicide awareness UC Davis student health organization Active Minds is hosting its second annual End the Silence event on the Quad this week, on Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26. The event is intended to raise awareness of the prevalence of mental illness […]

Dr. Paul Leigh’s research team finds white residents with autism spectrum disorder receive more state funding than any other racial group On March 25, Dr. Paul Leigh, a UC Davis researcher under the Department of Public Health Sciences, and his team of researchers released a study entitled “Spending by California’s Department of Developmental Services for […]

UC Davis women in STEM share experiences in and out of the classroom. Considerably fewer women than men pursue degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) overall. But, this gap is slowly narrowing — especially at UC Davis, which on March 29 was named number one on Forbes Magazine’s list of […]

The UC Davis men’s tennis team defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters in a thrilling 4-3 season finale. Coming home after a three-game losing streak on the road, the UC Davis men’s tennis team edged out conference rival UC Irvine, 4-3, in an exciting Senior Day season finale on Saturday. This victory puts the Aggies at […]

UC Davis women’s rugby club fed up with negligence after USA Rugby cancels the 2016 Division I National Championship Title game. The UC Davis women’s rugby club team is frustrated. From April 9 to 10, UC Davis hosted the West Coast Women’s Rugby Round of 8 Divisions I and II Playoffs. The Lady Ruggers did […]

Local organization promotes exercise, safe biking On May 1, Davis Bicycles will host the annual Loopalooza, an event to promote safe bicycling for elementary school children. Davis Bicycles, an organization dedicated to promoting bicycling in Davis and increasing safety for cyclists, created the Loopalooza in 2010 to better acquaint children with the Davis Bike Loop […]

UC Davis researchers tap into brain activity when reading. Whether studying textbooks for an exam or opening up a crisp new novel to enjoy, reading is a part of many people’s everyday lives. We learn how to read at such a young age that it almost appears surprising that so much goes into it. The […]

Protesters respond to criticism by accusing UC Davis administrators of intimidation Before the Fire Katehi protesters voluntarily left their sit-in of the fifth floor of Mrak Hall on Friday, April 15, the group faced backlash from several sources who claimed their protest was disruptive and intimidating to others. Several videos which showed the protesters making […]

Center to bring together community college leaders for training in deeper community college challenges UC Davis recently announced the launch of Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research. The program, designed for community college leaders such as college presidents and chancellors, will consist of four three-day meetings where issues facing the California Community […]