In 2008, 16 percent of students in the UC system said they chose their major because it was easy.

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School spirit will soon become a physical reality. Thirty-two thousand students and faculty will be given four free Aggie Pride tags equipped with “2ReturnMe,” a loss and identity theft protection service that is the simple and modern solution to “Finders Keepers, Loser Weepers,” according to its website.

An April 21 Sacramento Bee article titled “Weekend rowdiness may bring an end to UC Davis’ 96 year-old Picnic Day” sparked worry among many students and alumni that Picnic Day may end.

Forbes has ranked UC Davis and four other UCs among the top ten universities with the highest “college tuition risk,” or those that may offer less bang for your buck.

While cemeteries are often associated with mourning or loss, the Davis Cemetery District is celebrating life. Since its first burial in 1855, the cemetery has evolved into a venue for local artists, a study haven for neighboring students and an aesthetically pleasing, natural area for community members to enjoy.

Within the next 900 or so words, I will systematically break down everything I do within a given day. It will not be pretty. At times, it will sound mundane. And in the end, it will be indicative of the life students lead in Davis, Calif.

The foundation and principles required for a functioning democracy have been discussed by a philosophers and thinkers since the times of ancient Athens. They often espoused the values of justice, tolerance and freedom that are so cherished today in our own society.

My fascination with mass fraud and Goldman Sachs dates back to my entrepreneurial fascination with Beanie Babies in the fourth grade.

Based on preliminary figures, traffic related deaths in California have hit an all time low in 2009. Although many factors were at work, officials credit increased enforcement and improved driving habits among the public as significant factors behind the improvement. Despite the optimistic reports, law enforcement officials and policymakers say there is still much more room for improvement.

Who to watch: When the Aggies need a spark on offense, they look to one of their speedy outfielders. One of those weapons is Daniel Cepin.

It was a bittersweet end to the Aggies season. After falling to UC Irvine on day one of the Big West Conference Championships, UC Davis turned around and defeated Long Beach State to earn fifth place for the conference.