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ASUCD unit Creative Media is currently hiring new student graphic designers and computer programmers to meet the increasing demand for campus-wide design services. Creative Media is design firm that provides print and web design for students, businesses and ASUCD units to help publicize events and services and to facilitate communication. Creative Media is led by […]

As Pablo Picasso once said, “action is the fundamental key to all success.” Most have heard some variation of this advice many times over; UC Davis students, Corey La Rue and Evan White, took it to heart. As aspiring writers, La Rue, a senior philosophy major, and White, a senior English major, understand the difficulty […]

This past weekend, ASUCD senators discussed the $11.1 million budget for the 2012-13 year. The budget hearings lasted three days, and senators made decisions about the funding of the different ASUCD units. Writers from The California Aggie attended the three-day meeting and compiled a summary of events. Friday Friday’s meeting was called to order at […]

Beginning May 2, a dozen California State University (CSU) students held a hunger strike across six campuses, vowing to continue fasting until their demands for a five-year tuition moratorium, cutbacks on executive and administration pay and more freedom of expression on campuses were met. After nine days, the students called it quits after negotiations came […]

With the continuing decrease in state funding to the University of California (UC) schools and subsequent tuition increases, several people have come up with alternative ways of generating revenue and controlling costs. One such example is a proposal from the Center for Studies in Higher Education that states that the UC Regents delegate some responsibilities […]

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) is engaging in a renewed effort to mend its tumultuous relationship with ASUCD in light of impending fee increases and this year’s instance of police brutality on campus. UCSA is a coalition of student organizations providing the “official” undergraduate and graduate stance on university issues. Since ASUCD’s cessation […]

Showing up to find seating before 8:30 p.m. for Woodstock’s Pizza in Davis’ Trivia Night may no longer be enough to guarantee a spot. Starting Thursday, Woodstock’s Trivia Night will begin at 10 p.m. Those under 21 can still take part, but will have to answer questions from upstairs while listening to the hosts through […]

For a vendor who has been at the Davis Farmers Market for more than 20 years, serving a consistently long line of loyal (and addicted) customers every Saturday morning is about more than just coffee. Mark Sedgley, founder and owner of Espresso Road, considers himself a housewife. He lives in West Davis with his wife […]

For Rocky Twitchell, every building at UC Davis has a number. The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center is 125, for example. Chemistry Annex? More than 200. Giedt Hall, a particular favorite of Twitchell’s, is a merciful four. “Meyer has way too many,” he says emphatically driving past the rectangular hall on a busy Friday afternoon. […]

The Davis Dozen, 11 students and one professor who allegedly instigated the closing of the U.S. Bank in the Memorial Union, pled ‘not guilty’ at their second arraignment, Thursday, May 10. A trial date will be set during a trial setting conference on Friday, June 1. The case was assigned to Judge Reed in Department […]

The Open Door Art Studios held its second open door event in Downtown Davis on Friday, May 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. The studio is located on 231 G Street in the Court and Cedar Plaza. It spans several units and occupies a large portion of the second floor. Open Door is currently a […]

On Friday, May 4, UC Davis filed a complaint against U.S. Bank for its alleged breach of contract. The suit claims the bank “assumes all responsibility for the protection of the Bank, its agents and invitees from acts of third parties… the Lease does not obligate the Regents to indemnify the Bank for the costs […]