<p>Dr. Florie Wild invited Davis students and locals to come together as a community and grieve  &nbsp; By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org &nbsp; Whether it be for the loss of a loved one or the results of a contentious election, Dr. Florie Wild hosted a safe space to release these feelings of grief on Nov. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Visiting scholar Tomoyuki Endo discussed the relationship between the structure of Chinese ideograms, the importance of audience imagination and the analysis of modern poetry  &nbsp; By JULIE HUANG &#8211; arts@theaggie.org &nbsp; On Nov. 19, the UC Davis Department of English hosted scholar Tomoyuki Endo, visiting this quarter from Tokyo’s Wakō University, to give a short [&hellip;]</p>

<p>By OJAS MISHRA and CHRISTIAN CENDEJAS — photo@theaggie.org Wednesday marked the beginning of a two-day strike from labor unions representing UC food service, technical and healthcare staff. Workers are picketing, in the rain, at the Hutchison Intramural Field. This is their strike in photos. By Ojas Mishra and Christian Cendejas — photo@theaggie.org</p>

<p>Several food locations on campus shut down as unions protest alleged bad faith negotiations &nbsp; By KHADEEJAH KHAN, JESSICA YUNG and VINCE BASADA – campus@theaggie.org &nbsp; Labor unions representing food service, technical and healthcare staff across the UC system entered a two-day strike on Wednesday, Nov. 20 both in protest of a stalled contract dispute [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The project is a part of the Environmental Policy and Planning Commission, with the goal of ending UC Davis’ pouring rights contract with PepsiCo &nbsp; By JORDAN POLTORAK — campus@theaggie.org &nbsp; The Pour Out Pepsi project functions under ASUCD’s Environmental Policy and Planning Commission (EPPC). Their goal is to end UC Davis’ contract with PepsiCo [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The CoHo now serves halal chicken and pepperoni in hopes of creating a more accessible menu &nbsp; By Khadeejah Khan — campus@theaggie.org &nbsp; This fall quarter, the ASUCD Executive Office announced that all chicken and pepperoni at Ciao’s Pizzeria served at the Memorial Union Coffee House (CoHo) is halal. While the transition to halal meat [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Housing Fair showcased different housing options, advocacy groups and ASUCD units for both students and the community  &nbsp; By JESSICA YUNG — campus@theaggie.org &nbsp; On Nov. 13, the ASUCD Fall Housing Fair took place on the Quad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Housing Fair included booths from local apartments, ASUCD service units [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Oct. 24, the multimedia performance lecture explored the portrayal of Asian culture and presence of Asian individuals in science fiction  &nbsp; By JESSICA YUNG — campus@theaggie.org &nbsp; On Oct. 24, the Mondavi Center hosted a multimedia performance lecture of Astria Suparak’s “Asian futures, without Asians” in Vanderhoef Studio Theatre from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The collaborative effort between The Pantry and UC Davis Transportation Services supports students and addresses campus food insecurity &nbsp; By MEGAN PUSL — campus@theaggie.org &nbsp; From Nov. 12 to 22, The Pantry and UC Davis Department of Transportation Services are collaborating to waive student parking citations with qualifying Pantry donations.  If students received a parking [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Najm’s family, friends and community members met to discuss his life and legacy  &nbsp; By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org &nbsp; The city of Davis unveiled a new art piece in memory of Karim Abou Najm on Nov. 22 at Sycamore Park. Najm was a 20-year-old UC Davis student when he became the victim of a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Pence Gallery, The Artery and Logos Books led the monthly art walk across Downtown Davis in collaboration with fellow local businesses and artists &nbsp; By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org &nbsp; On Nov. 8, Downtown Davis hosted 2nd Friday ArtAbout. This art exhibit streams through the streets of downtown every second Friday of the month and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As part of a new effort to address housing concerns for their employees, Davis Joint Unified School District joined an initiative focused on the development of affordable workforce housing &nbsp; By ALYSSA TORRES  — city@theaggie.org &nbsp; On Nov. 1, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) announced its selection as a participant in the Education [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A local, non-partisan media center highlighted candidates and propositions on the ballot that don’t reach mainstream media  &nbsp; By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org &nbsp; On Nov. 5, a date you might recognize as Election Day, Davis Media Access (DMA) created a program to discuss the local aspects of the election. They hosted interviews with various [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Award-winning poets Julia Levine and Murray Silverstein show off the power of poetry at the event &nbsp; By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org &nbsp; The John Natsoulas Gallery featured its Poetry Night Reading Series on Thursday, Nov. 7 with special guests Julia Levine and Murray Silverstein.  An event for local poets hosted by Dr. Andy Jones, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The artist’s new September album has indie fans itching for more &nbsp; Indie lovers gathered in Oakland’s Paramount Theatre for an unforgettable experience during Rex Orange County’s North American tour. Taking place from Nov. 19 to 21, fans eagerly awaited a three-night run in Oakland, where they were treated to a night of heartfelt melodies [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Mondavi Center and Manetti Shrem Present Donizetti&#8217;s Don Pasquale &nbsp; By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org There’s a certain magic to the thought of attending an evening at the opera—the plush red carpet underfoot, the buzz of excitement at the ticket booth and the warm camaraderie as you mingle with fellow attendees. This was exactly the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more &nbsp; By CHARLIE MCBRIAN — arts@theaggie.org &nbsp; In a country where queer existence is not always met with acceptance, the media plays an important role in imagining a reality better than our own. Here are five queer picks to keep you company over winter break. [&hellip;]</p>

<p> A24’s new thriller blends classic horror with religious discourse &nbsp; By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org  &nbsp; Anyone who spends any amount of time online has probably seen advertisements and trailers for the new horror movie “Heretic.” The film is produced by well known company A24, known for such hits as “Midsommar,” “Everything Everywhere All at [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The highly anticipated “Wicked” film adaptation reminds us cinema can be engrossing &nbsp; By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org  &nbsp; “Wicked” has been everywhere. From phone ads, Target commercials and the “Defying Gravity” riff being stuck in everyone’s heads, there has been no escaping the promotion for the film. However, only a movie as grand as [&hellip;]</p>

<p>UC Davis football pushes winning streak to nine games &nbsp; By LUCIENNE BROOKER — sports@theaggie.org &nbsp; Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana is a notorious environment for college football teams. The home team, the University of Montana Grizzlies, packs the stands with thousands of loud and passionate fans for every single game and Saturday, Nov. 9 [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A dominant fourth quarter performance wasn’t enough to bring the Aggies a victory &nbsp; By Lucienne Brooker — sports@theaggie.org &nbsp; A sold-out crowd of 14,000 watched the UC Davis Aggies fall to the Montana State University (MSU) Bobcats on Nov. 16 at the UC Davis Health Stadium. In what was billed as the “biggest game [&hellip;]</p>

<p>NFL celebrations face serious crackdowns amidst the 2024-25 season &nbsp; By (Megan Joseph) — sports@theaggie.org &nbsp; The football arena can have an electric atmosphere, especially when your favorite player makes his way to the end zone. Every fan is on the edge of their seats waiting for that moment when he crosses the line and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the World Series &nbsp; By Diego Cerna – (sports@theaggie.org)  &nbsp; On Oct. 30, the Los Angeles Dodgers closing pitcher Walker Bueler made the final strikeout to secure the Dodgers’ second World Series title in five years.  The Dodgers, falling five runs behind the Yankees, were [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Fantasy leagues aren’t just about the sport &nbsp; By Diego Cerna – (sports@theaggie.org)  &nbsp; October is considered as one of the greatest American sports months of the year. It includes the start of the Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Playoffs, the middle of the National Football League (NFL) regular [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Gene therapy research from UCSF may one day cure glioblastoma multiforme, the deadliest form of brain cancer &nbsp; By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org &nbsp; Immunology is the study of the body’s various defense mechanisms. One main focus in this area of research is how to create defense mechanisms against malignant tumors, such as glioblastoma [&hellip;]</p>

<p>UC Davis researchers unveil the compensatory nature of fidgeting in adults with hyperactivity &nbsp; By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org &nbsp; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that interferes with their ability to concentrate on tasks and, often, remain still. This poses challenges in settings where undivided attention is required, such as in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Native to the backwaters of the Amazon River, Victoria amazonica have been brought to UC Davis for the first time &nbsp; By KATELYN BURNS— science@theaggie.org &nbsp; Victoria amazonica is native to tropical South America, and it is found in the backwaters of the Amazon River. This plant is used to conditions where the water is [&hellip;]</p>

<p>New technology can deliver mRNA to to cells in-utero and correct faulty genes &nbsp; By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org We’ve probably all heard about gene editing at some point or another, either in the context of a novel scientific breakthrough or a far-fetched sci-fi story. If you’re not sure what gene editing entails, it is [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Research from the Lawrence Berkeley Lab hints at a new way to create element 120  &nbsp; By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org &nbsp; Recent news from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has demonstrated a new way to create superheavy element 116 (livermorium) using a 50-titanium beam targeting a 244-plutonium atom. Using the same technique, these [&hellip;]</p>