As a proud University of California graduate, I sincerely believe that public education enables everyone to pursue their dreams and move our nation forward. With a troubled economy and millions of Americans out of work through no fault of their own, it is even more important that lawmakers invest in students now as a way […]

A lawsuit was filed against UC Davis, by former student Ryan Clifford, for allegedly ignoring complaints of hazing at the off-campus Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) in Fall 2008. The lawsuit, which was filed Nov. 4, states Clifford, a communication transfer student, was required to partake in initiation activities that violate the university’s Policy […]

A popular video game features a totalitarian empire ruled by an order of fanatical warriors devoted to genetic purity and the worship of an immortal despot. Emblazoned with death’s heads, federal eagles and other Germanic regalia, the regime’s elite slaughter foreign hordes they deem sub-human. However, these imperial soldiers aren’t fascist storm troopers, nor are […]

SUNDAY Just yolking around There was ongoing egging on Mesquite Drive. Horn of plenty Someone had a sign saying “Honk and we’ll take a shot” on F Street. Took the sign literally Someone shot a Canadian goose in a field near Bermuda Avenue. MONDAY Breaking, entering, partying An unknown person had thrown a house party […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Air Force or Occidental; vs. TBD Records: Aggies, 20-10 (11-4); Fighting Falcons, 8-16 (5-7); Tigers 7-22 (1-13) Where: Canyonview Aquatic Center — La Jolla, Calif. When:  Friday at 1:30 p.m.; TBD Who to watch: Senior Kevin Peat will be looking to have a strong showing at his final Western Water Polo […]

At an afternoon picnic on the UC Davis Quad, a group of undergraduate writers decided to start a literary and arts magazine simply because it was something they were all passionate about. It was at this moment that UC Davis’ Nameless Magazine was born. Nameless was started six years ago by a group of first-year […]

The NBA lockout may be ongoing, but the stars will be out on the UC Davis campus this weekend. Sunday’s Goon Squad Classic, organized by Sacramento Kings guard Donte Greene, will feature a variety of professional players. Among the bigger names scheduled to play are Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant and Washington Wizards guard […]

I’m excited that you have taken an interest in another culture, and even more excited that despite opposition from your parents, you choose to pursue possible relationships with African American men. I am always happy to see multicultural relationships. To me, these types of relationships help to end ignorance and force others around them to […]

During this past weekend’s Students of Color Conference (S.o.C.C.), held at UC Davis, “Use this as a noose” was found written on one of the yellow ribbons tied around the trees in the Quad in honor of Veterans Day. “Students of color experience racist microaggression daily, and the manifestation of that at S.o.C.C, during such […]

This past Monday, the University Office of the President announced that the UC Board of Regents meeting, previously scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this week, would be postponed due to safety concerns. According to the press release, they received information of possible “rogue elements intent on violence and confrontation with UC public safety officers […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Sacramento State Records: Aggies, 3-7; Hornets, 4-6 Where: Hornet Stadium When: Saturday at 1:05 p.m. Who to watch: If you’re the type of person who gets nostalgic after a long football season, keep you’re eye on the 14 seniors who will be playing their last game in UC Davis blue and […]

There is exactly one word that sums up Shakespeare’s Hamlet perfectly: madness. And then, there are exactly two words that sum up Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: comedic madness. A little bit of Hamlet 101 for everybody, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were messengers that had minor roles in Hamlet. In fact, the two had such small roles that […]