The UC Davis WarnMe test that was scheduled for today has been cancelled, due to current activity on campus. WarnMe is part of the campus emergency communication system that sends students and faculty text messages, phone calls and e-mails informing them about emergencies on campus. The test will be rescheduled for a future date, which […]

On Dec. 10, the Mercer Veterinary Clinic and the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital will hold their 16th annual Holiday Pet Basket distribution. The wrapped boxes filled with goodies are given to homeless pet owners who come to the Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, which houses the clinic. Gifted items include pet food, treats, grooming […]

On Nov. 16, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released results from a survey done to determine Californians’ perceptions of budget cuts on public higher education. The survey found that 62 percent believe the public higher education system is headed in the wrong direction. Sixty-one percent said overall affordability of education for students is […]

The November UC Regents meeting was held Monday via teleconference, with regents present at UC Davis, UCSF, UCLA and UC Merced campuses. The regents discussed recent police violence on campuses and possible tuition hikes. Each campus involved in the meeting was open to the public as students and faculty voiced their concern after the board […]

We, the Chicana/o studies department faculty, join our colleagues on the UC Davis campus in decrying the unwarranted and excessive use of force by the UC Davis police on peaceful student demonstrators on Nov. 18, 2011. We echo the calls around campus for a full investigation into the incident and an analysis of the larger […]

Since the Nov. 18 pepper spraying of protesters, Chancellor Katehi has received pressure to resign. Most of the press associated with the event has been directed toward Katehi and she has become the face of this issue. If Katehi were to resign, it would not revolutionize the way this campus is run, it would merely […]

I often reference Lord of the Rings to help me say things I might otherwise struggle to articulate. It sounds hokey, but since I committed to it, it’s surprising how well it works. It’s a way of relating to people, I suppose, when we pick out little phrases from films. It’s what I aim for […]

UC Davis walked off the floor following its win over the San Francisco Dons holding a three game home-court winning-streak. The trio of victories each came by a margin of 14 points or more, but still the Aggies have the potential to play at an even higher level. UC Davis downed the Dons by a […]

Last week, university officials requested the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department begin an investigation into the Nov. 18 incident. UC Davis police officer Lance Faille is to lead a full-time probe on the case, which he described as not criminal, but “quasi-internal” in nature for now. The investigation will include interviews with the involved officers, protesters […]

With winter break quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about holiday gift shopping. Whether you already have the perfect gift in mind for your special someone or are completely clueless about what to get your sibling, there are plenty of shops in Davis that can help you accomplish your holiday gift shopping. The Artery […]

A non-violent, campuswide strike has been declared for today, as voted on by 99.5 percent of the 1,729 person Occupy UC Davis General Assembly last Monday; it has been set to coincide with the statewide UC Regents meeting. The strike — which according to the general assembly is protesting the Board of Regents’ inadequacy to […]

Dear Gabby, My boyfriend has been friends with this girl for a while and they’ve always been flirty with each other. We have been in a relationship for a couple years and are very happy, but he and his friend continue to say that they love each other. I confronted him about it, and he […]