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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Halloween traditions trace back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhaim—when bonfires lit the dark season and costumes were worn to scare off evil beings. UC Davis students say modern celebrations like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating keep this ancient legacy alive. The California Aggie
- ➤ Tilly Norwood is an AI actress created by Eline Van der Velden of Particle 6 who debuted in September and is now sparking debate in the entertainment world. UC Davis experts say live actors bring a unique energy and emotion that machines cannot copy—raising questions about what makes real acting special. The California Aggie
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis graduate student Nathalie Redick studies how earth plates slide under one another and what causes earthquakes and debris flows. She works in the geodynamics lab using computers and seismometers — tools from both lab and field work that build models to help scientists learn more. The California Aggie
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A team from UC Davis Digital Agriculture Laboratory has developed a mobile tool called the Leaf Monitor—an app that scans a leaf and returns key nutrient data to help farmers manage crops. The tool is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Table Grape Commission and will support efficient fertilizer use in future harvests. The California Aggie
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Andie's Aggieathlon
7:15-11:15 a.m. — Schaal Aquatics Center — Entry Fee Required — Compete in a lively triathlon hosted by the UC Davis Triathlon Club, perfect for all skill levels.
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12th Annual One Health Symposium
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — University of California, Davis — Admission includes meals and ice cream social — Engage in discussions and activities centered around resilience in One Health.
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Itzhak Perlman Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Mondavi Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the virtuosic Klezmer music performance by one of the world's greatest violinists.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training Class
5 Days — Safety Training Seminars — $2250 — Dive into comprehensive C# programming with a focus on object-oriented concepts and practical applications.
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