Chris Martin, a fourth-year graduate student at UC Davis, waded into a lake in 100-degree weather. Though the water was only two feet deep, he had to wear a full-body wet suit to avoid the pain of stinging algae.

World War II’s destructive history has paved the road for educational programs and the building of foreign relations. One of these programs, The Marshall Plan Foundation in Austria, intends to bring opportunities to students in the international market.

When’s the last time you actually won an iPod for being the one millionth visitor to a website or a free vacation to a tropical island?

Science writer David Quammen once wrote, “Biology has great potential as vulgar entertainment.”

“They want sexy,” said my friend. “You’ve been put on the list. You’re doing it.”

Why wouldn’t you want to stay an extra quarter?; At least look at the assignment; Two strikes: a lot of community service

ASUCD deliberated over its 2011-12 budget during the weekend, proposing where to allocate funds for its units, such as Picnic Day, Entertainment Council and The Pantry.

I have many fond memories of my time as an undergraduate student, but one of the most defining experiences in terms of my personal growth – the one that really influenced my decision to go to graduate school and shaped my future – was the first time I left Greece.

TODAY: East Quad Farmers Market; Get Off the Fence: A Critical Analysis of the Black Family; UC Davis Bookstore Author Event

Evan Rush never expected that pressing a few buttons would result in the trip of a lifetime. But after clicking a “Like” button on Facebook and an “Enter to Win” tab, Rush will be traveling around the world – for free.

Two on-campus construction projects, one fully underway and the other set to begin this summer, have plans for completion during the 2011-12 school year.

Sloshy; Knocked up; Taking shots; Cheesus Crust; Emergency party planning; Grand Theft Auto: Public transportation.