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Some UC Davis students say college life isn’t always Ramadan-friendly 

UC Davis students discuss challenges balancing observing Ramadan while away from home, attending Picnic Day and living on campus   By UMAIMA EJAZ — features@theaggie.org   As UC...

Best spots to skateboard on campus 

From beginner to advanced, here are the places to hit    By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org   Whether you’re a beginner just learning how to TicTac on the...

An Ed Board-approved Davis bucket list

Activities students can try while attending UC Davis   There’s no doubt that Davis has plenty of incredible activities and places to explore. At times, yes,...

Ukrainian immigrants, refugees, relatives bring local visibility to the war 

Davis Slavic community shows support for Ukranians both in Sacramento area and overseas    By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org    When President Joe Biden told NBC in...

Picnic Day makes its return in person after two years of virtual celebrations

The event’s theme for 2022 is “Rediscovering Tomorrow,” a twist on the past two virtual Picnic Day themes of “Envisioning Tomorrow” and “Discovering Silver...

‘This just keeps happening. Over and over’: Students respond to Sacramento shooting

Students, faculty and experts speak on Sacramento shooting that killed six and injured 12  By CHRIS PONCE  — city@theaggie.org   Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of...

CalFresh financially supported almost 5,000 UC Davis students in 2019-2020

Students share their experience with the CalFresh program at UC Davis By JENNIFER MA — campus@theaggie.org    CalFresh, also known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

A majority of women experience at least one false-positive mammogram across a decade of testing

UC Davis researchers studied the effects of digital tomography versus mammography  By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org   Research led by UC Davis Health found that over half...

It’s never too late to learn an instrument

There are a variety of benefits, too! By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  Many of us can remember a time when we first learned a musical instrument....

Virtual Information Sessions held by Yolo County allow individuals to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities

Apprenticeships are focused on building trades and construction industries By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org   In a press release published on Feb. 28, Yolo County announced that...

Homeless Hiring Tax Credit passed in an effort to alleviate homelessness in California

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will pay businesses to hire individuals experiencing homelessness By SOFIA BIREN — city@theaggie.org The Homeless Hiring Tax Credit (HHTC)...

During Black History Month, The Aggie recognizes Black alumni

Leola Calzolai-Stewart discusses her new film, “The American Diplomat,” and encourages people to explore more diverse accounts of history    By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org    This article...

‘Come together in solidarity right now’: Founder of Culture C.O.-O.P. Sandy Holman talks to The Aggie about racial justice education, activism

Holman hosts weekly discussions and “The Cost of Darkness” documentary viewings sponsored by the Yolo County Library By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org Activist, educator and author...

Highlights from this year’s Black History Month

The Davis community hosted an array of events celebrating Black History Month By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org As Black History Month comes to an end, the...

Polar Pedal program encourages elementary school students to walk, bike

Through the program, students can earn points toward adopting a polar bear for their school By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 28, the City of...