When UC Davis statistics professor Christiana Drake saw a news segment about a woman in Woodland who was left with 12 huskies after her husband died, she put her whole heart into the situation and got involved. That was 10 years ago, when the Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (NorSled), a nonprofit organization dedicated to […]

Sophomore history and classics double major Lindsey Black, like most college students, has a back-up plan. If earning a Ph.D., traveling to Europe to study and possibly becoming a professor doesn’t work out, Black may end up working as an actress in Hollywood. If that seems a little bit backward to you, you’re probably not […]

Eight UC Davis students unveiled their red dresses for the department of design’s third annual Red Dress Project — a nationwide project for awareness of heart disease — on Feb. 3. The red dresses, which were featured in the invitation-only Women’s Heart Care Education and Awareness Forum for Community Leaders, were showcased in Sacramento. The […]

The UC Davis softball team capped the Aggie Stampede with a 2-0 victory over Nevada, the lone win in the weekend tournament. The Aggies squeezed in two and a half games on Sunday, finishing a halted game from the previous day. UC Davis opens the season 1-4 after the first weekend of action. Friday — […]

Fairness is a stylish word in politics this year. The President has set the tone, calling for an economy where everyone gets a “fair shot,” pays a “fair share” and is regulated to ensure “fair play.” Indeed, the Obama campaign is building a narrative that depends on one essential tenet: If you aren’t a liberal […]

The scrutiny brought on by the arduous campaign process has exposed the flaws of the top contenders for the Republican ticket this coming November, and with good reason; a president needs to express discretion and execute policies that benefit the U.S. The candidates are disappointing but not as disappointing as their supporters who cheer uninsured […]

In what is unquestionably the most profound art movement to grace our generation, UC Davis memes have been flooding the Facebook walls (and hearts) of  every college student since their fateful incarnation earlier last week. A true miracle of the internet, these memes bring a personal twist on Facebook to the jokes we’ve already learned […]

Last Tuesday, there was a small fire in a custodial closet in the Memorial Union (MU) sparked by the lighting system. The fire alarms went off, firetrucks came and people eventually evacuated the Bookstore, the ASUCD Coffee House and Freeborn Hall. This was at least the fourth time the fire alarms have gone off in […]

Editor’s Note: The Environmental Policy and Planning Commission (EPPC) is an ASUCD commission responsible for researching environmental issues affecting the campus and its surrounding area, and providing recommendations for improvement. Doin’ It Green is a new feature that provides tips and ideas for being green. In terms of low-impact Valentine’s Day activities, EPPC endorses “getting […]

“They say a man should always dress for the job he wants, so why am I dressed up like a pirate in this restaurant?” Oh, the unsolved mysteries of life. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go YouTube “Free credit pirate commercial” and then continue reading. Whether it’s from our parents or a […]

Happy UC Davis Generation Sex Week, everyone! In honor of this occasion, today is a crash course in BDSM (bondage & discipline / dominance & submission / sadism & masochism). BDSM encompasses a wider range of behaviors, lifestyles and subcultures than can fit into one column. So, we will be focusing on two aspects: Basic […]

FRIDAY He was mugging A man was drinking coffee in a suspicious manner on Madrone Lane. Good time for reflection An irate person attempted to throw a mirror at someone on Russell Boulevard. Must be hard Several men were running while concealing something in their pants on East Eighth Street. SATURDAY Blew her stack A […]