Whenever there is a discussion on the use of psychedelic drugs, such as acid or psilocybin (mushrooms), for medical rather than recreational uses, two polarized opinions tend to appear. One group will always emphasize the dangers of these drugs: They may tell stories about people who had bad trips, or were arrested for acting oddly […]

The Davis Farmers Market will celebrate the debut of The Davis Farmers Market Cookbook this Saturday. This event coincides with the official release of the book. This will be the first of several Market Cookbook Day events to headline the cookbook. Co-authors Georgeanne Brennan and Ann Evans will be there to sign cookbooks. Customers with […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge Records: Aggies 6-10 (2-2), Matadors 9-6 (2-3) Where: Marya Welch Tennis Center, Davis When: Wednesday at 2 p.m. Who to Watch: Coach Bill Maze has cited singles play as the strength of the Aggies’ women’s tennis team, and sophomore Kelly Chui has been a stronghold in the third […]

After an impressive home stand against conference opponent UC Riverside, the 12-22 Aggies proved that they are a real threat in the Big West Conference. UC Davis won the bookends of the three-game series against the now 18-17 Highlanders who came into Davis with a five-game win streak. Freshman pitcher Justine Vela was fantastic over […]

UC Davis researchers have found a method for using an electronic nose to detect if fruit has fully ripened, which in the future could reduce costs for farmers harvesting crops, as well as give researchers a more objective tool for measuring fruit flavor and maturity. The electronic nose, called zNose, uses a technique called gas […]

Aside from being the start of Spring Quarter, this week is also National Public Health Week. The UC Davis Department of Public Health Sciences is observing National Public Health Week by sponsoring a symposium on campus this Thursday. Keynote speaker Ron Chapman, Director and State Health Officer for the California Department of Public Health, will […]

State and local funding shortfalls will cause the closure of the Yolo County Library branches, which will be closed April 8 to 9. These days will be staff furlough days for the Davis, Winters, West Sacramento, Clarksburg, Esparto and Knights Landing branches. “Yolo County Library’s online services will remain available during these closures,” Yolo County […]

For some, the thought of a bee sting conjures up the fear of anaphylactic shock, and potentially, fatality. Others consider bees to be an extreme annoyance and try to avoid them if possible. But a group of local bee enthusiasts known as the Davis Bee Collective views bees as pertinent members of the ecosystem as […]

Eunyoung Lee, third-year psychology and art history major The Aggie: What are you wearing? Lee: This is a thrifted silk blouse and an American Apparel corduroy skirt. My brown oxfords are from Forever 21 and my rings are thrifted and from H&M. How did you decide what to wear today? I bought this skirt two […]

From March 26 to March 28, the Supreme Court of the United States heard the first arguments for and against President Obama’s health care law. The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress two years ago, drawing up a storm of controversy from the time of its initial inception to the casting of the final […]

Today is the first day of the UC Davis East Quad Farmers Market at the Silo. The on-campus farmers market, which used to be on the Quad, is a place where students and faculty can buy fresh produce. The market is co-sponsored by UC Davis Stores (formerly UC Davis Bookstores), Campus Recreation and Unions, Student […]

When it comes to fitness, there are a lot of myths out there to talk about. Because people’s bodies can be so different, and because there are many different regimens specially made for different people, wading through all the claims can be very difficult. One movement is known as “confusing your muscles.” The claim is […]