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Joe Bikes becoming prevalent around campus
UncategorizedFebruary 17, 2022
The subscription bike service provides an alternate method of transportation for Davis students and community members By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org Green and white Joe Bikes are becoming an increasingly common sight around campus, but some wonder if they are a good option for UC Davis students looking to start biking around campus. Joe Bike […]

DiSC 2022 recommended for city council approval
UncategorizedFebruary 7, 2022
Innovation Park may be heading to another vote By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 12, the Davis Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the city council approve the new Davis Innovation and Sustainability Campus, or “DiSC 2022.” The new project, which will be built in the “Mace Triangle,” has been revised to occupy […]

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approves ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco products
UncategorizedFebruary 3, 2022
Community discussion ensues surrounding public health benefits and potential repercussions for marginalized communities By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 11 and Jan. 25, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors met to discuss an amendment to the County Code Chapter 4.07 introducing a ban on all flavored tobacco sales in the county. A similar ordinance […]

City of Davis meets to discuss decennial redistricting process
UncategorizedJanuary 28, 2022
The first district map drafts were presented at city council in the third hearing out of five concerning city district boundaries By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org Every ten years, it is required by federal law that voting districts are redrawn to reflect the population data gathered by the Census. Districts with well-balanced population numbers ensure […]

Sacramento City College Davis Center offering more classes in person for spring semester
UncategorizedJanuary 21, 2022
Center classes are adopting a hybrid format as in-person teaching slowly returns By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org The Davis Center, a Sacramento City College facility located in the UC Davis West Village and the only California community college to be situated on a university campus, has taken a slower approach to returning to in-person teaching, […]

COVID-19 omicron variant emerges in Yolo County
UncategorizedJanuary 6, 2022
Scientists and health officials advise Yolo County residents to be cautious and exercise prevention measures By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org On Dec. 9, 2021the Yolo County Public Information Office issued a press release confirming the presence of the COVID-19 omicron variant in Yolo County. According to Project Scientist at the UC Davis Genome Center David […]

Chamber music groups playing at Mondavi Center throughout December
UncategorizedDecember 17, 2021
The programs feature Dvorak and the Brandenburg Concertos By RACHEL SHEY – city@theaggie.org On Dec. 5, the Alexander String Quartet came to the Mondavi Center to play two pieces by Antonin Dvorak. Currently composed of two violins, a viola and a cello, the quartet also occasionally collaborates with one of its original founders, making it […]

Davis businesses encourage residents to buy local
UncategorizedDecember 17, 2021
Shopping small this holiday season is as important as ever, according to local business owners By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org Every November and December, consumers across the U.S. rush to buy holiday presents for friends and family, as well as food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. From corporations to local businesses and retail to restaurants, […]

Students reflect on highs, lows of returning to campus
UncategorizedDecember 16, 2021
From extracurriculars to exams, students discuss the transition to in-person operations and what parts of in-person learning they wish continued By LYRA FARRELL — features@theaggie.org As the first in-person quarter since the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, many feel a new appreciation for the activities that they missed out on during the four virtual […]

UC Davis Football celebrates homecoming with a blowout win against Northern Colorado
UncategorizedOctober 22, 2021
The Aggies spectacular defensive effort allowed 3 points in their homecoming win while improving their record to 6-1 By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org After suffering their first loss of the season last week, UC Davis rebounded with their stout defense leading the way, securing the homecoming victory 32-3 over Northern Colorado. It was not all […]

Healthy Davis Together experiences staffing shortage
UncategorizedOctober 1, 2021
UC Davis hiring student COVID-19 testers As UC Davis students and the COVID-19 delta variant converge in Davis, the amount of staffing necessary at testing sites has rapidly increased, according to UC Davis Health Director of Business Development Tod Stoltz. “The Delta surge hasn’t caught us by surprise but it certainly has been significant in […]
2021 Diversity Report
UncategorizedAugust 27, 2021
The California Aggie’s second annual diversity report illustrates newsroom demographics as of Spring Quarter 2021 Introduction As the student-run newspaper at UC Davis, our role is to ensure that our articles reach everyone in our community. We understand that having a diverse newsroom is essential in producing well-rounded, factual content. To this end, this year, […]

