The California Aggie

What the discovery of this new species means and how it questions our understanding of past findings By EMILIA ROSE— science@theaggie.org As many know, the dinosaur-filled “Jurassic Park” movies aren’t exactly known for their scientific accuracy. In fact, it is well understood that the ginormous, scaly creatures depicted in those films are missing quite a few feathers and some key traits that more realistic depictions of dinosaurs have today.

Aggies battle hard in Sacramento dual By MIKALA SLOTNICK— sports@theaggie.org The UC Davis gymnastics team fought hard but ultimately fell to a dual match at Sacramento State University (Sac State), with a final score of 192.225 (second place), just below Sac State’s score of 193.625 (first). Previously, the Aggies traveled to Boise State to compete in a quad match, placing fourth (193.025) in the overall competition.

Team USA wins gold in a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Canada By ALEXIA NAVARRO— sports@theaggie.org In a highly anticipated Winter Olympic Games for ice hockey fans, the National Hockey League (NHL) players are back for the first time since 2014. NHL players were not allowed to participate in the last two Olympic Games, 2018 PyeongChang and 2022 Beijing, due to conflicts between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the NHL.

The UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance opened its highly anticipated musical on Feb. 26 By TALAR KESHISHIAN — arts@theaggie.org On Feb. 26, the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance opened “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the Main Theater in Wright Hall. Directed by Rhett Guter, the show pays homage to early 20th-century musicals, featuring beloved stock characters, showstopping numbers and various comedic bits. At the helm of the show is the character Man in Chair (played by Michael G.

Recap of the 2026 Olympic figure skating results for Team USA By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI— sports@theaggie.org The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from Feb. 6 to 22. From Feb. 6 to 19, short track and figure skating events were held at the Milano Skating Arena: “one of Europe’s premier sports facilities,” according to the official Olympics 2026 website.

The singer-songwriter’s 8th studio album employs memorable literary references to construct a resonant musical world By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org In 2023, Mitski made her first entry onto the Billboard Hot 100 with “My Love Mine All Mine,” a love song defined by its tender lyricism and warm, gentle melody. But for all of its sweetness, it carries a quiet melancholia too; the entire song is founded upon her certainty that she must one day die, and can only leave her love behind.

With war affecting families abroad and differing opinions in the diaspora, the ISO remains open to all By RIVERS STOUT— campus@theaggie.org Some 8,000 miles away, the ripples of the United States and Israel’s war with Iran are being felt by California’s Iranian American community. At UC Davis, the Iranian Student Organization (ISO) has been working to provide comfort and gathering spaces for students affected.

The beginner-friendly club encourages students to embrace culture through dance community By HANNAH OSBORN — arts@theaggie.org Dance is an activity that can enchant and bring people together; however, it can also be intimidating. Maybe you’ve never danced before, or maybe you’ve danced but want to find a new community or style to learn. UC Davis has no shortage of opportunities, one of which is Baile de Fuego.

Gender disparity and misogyny in the 2026 Winter Olympics By VRITI SHAH — features@theaggie.org The recent Winter Olympics ended with many victories for the United States. These include 12 gold, 12 silver and nine bronze medals — with a total of 33 medals this year. This places the U.S. second internationally for the number of medals won in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Along with the celebration of the nation’s vast wins, however, came the sexualization and patronization of its female Olympians.

UC Davis students discuss their experience with NorCal and SoCal personalities By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org UC Davis is known for hosting large numbers of both Northern California (NorCal) students — being one of the few University of California campuses in the upper half of the state — while also welcoming large amounts of Southern California (SoCal) students from Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach and beyond.