The annual Davis Turkey Trot will take place on Nov. 17. The event is organized by the Change of Pace Foundation, which stresses the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. “Our Foundation uses proceeds to organize and fund fitness programs for kids. We also grant scholarships to those in financially disadvantaged situations, and provide […]

In “Pike’s Piece,” I stated that in being swept by the fervor of movement without being informed, one can easily overlook costly repercussions. This following piece will apply the same logic to consider the risks involved in the very act of preserving history and subsequently, the challenges involved in how we make use of that […]

It’s finally that time of the year. The week leading up to the Causeway Classic is one filled with great anticipation and excitement. A lot of that excitement comes from the fact that no matter what has happened throughout the season, anything goes in this rivalry game. “It’s nice to have Sacramento State at the […]

The events that unfolded on our Quad last November shook our campus, spinning us into an extended period of soul searching, introspection and a determination to learn from the past. As difficult as this has been for us all, I believe that today we are a stronger and more open university because of it. We […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Sacramento State Records: Aggies, 3-7 (2-5); Hornets, 6-4 (4-3) Where: Aggie Stadium — Davis, Calif. When: Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Who to Watch: Although all the action will be down on the field, everyone will be focused on Coach Bob Biggs, who is coaching the final game of his 20 year-long […]

Don’t assume A second-year student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) by the UC Davis police for stealing a bike. In a meeting with a judicial officer, the student claimed that he thought the bike was abandoned because it was missing registration tags and a bike seat. He acknowledged, however, that he should not […]

Yesterday, at around 12:45 p.m., a La Paloma Court home in South Davis caught the attention of a passerby who noticed the house was ablaze, and was concerned people were trapped inside the residence. Breaking a window to gain entry, the passerby saved the residents’ pet dog. No injuries have been reported. The incident is […]

Ann Savageau’s Design 70: Introduction to Textile Structure class created a yarn bombing installation in the Australian section of the Arboretum. It serves as a colorful and whimsical artistic addition to Davis’ public natural space and invites visitors to interact with nature. Yarn bombing is a public art that involves placing knit and crocheted fabrics […]

Our planet is a very interesting place. I understand that arguments could be made against my stance, but I happen to have a substantial bias — I live here. Many things make the Earth objectively uninteresting: it’s neither remarkably large nor small, there’s a single moon, there aren’t any rings or many extreme atmospheric conditions […]

The end is near. The UC Davis football team will play its final game this Saturday, and it will mark the last showing for the Aggies in the season that will conclude coach Bob Biggs’ career. UC Davis stands at 3-7 overall with a 2-5 record in its new conference, the Big Sky. At first […]

Blindness affects all demographics within the United States. While some cases occur at birth, other cases occur as a side effect of degenerative diseases. One group of researchers from UC Santa Barbara believes there is a simple cure. The team has been analyzing and developing a use for embryonic stem cells in the treatment of […]

This isn’t your grandmother’s science. This isn’t your nursery rhyme, “apple a day keeps the doctor away” science. Sure, apples are great for you, no doubt about it, but they’ve got nothing on the ultimate health booster. Food science tells us to eat healthy, exercise science tells us to have good cardio and endurance. Medical […]