In his inauguration speech two weeks ago, President Obama mentioned that “our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it,” echoing the view of many liberals that income inequality is problematic and unfair in our society. In the midst of the clamor for wealth redistribution and […]

Union members of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 3299 picketed at the three UC Davis Dining Commons in opposition with their new University contract last Thursday. A rally was also held at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. These protesters were among UC workers and medical center staff all […]

Here at the University of California, students are living in interesting times. After nearly a billion dollars in state funding cuts and a doubling of tuition in just five years, 2013 looks to deliver at least a moment of relief for students and their families. The Governor has proposed a moderate funding increase to the […]

Today, we return to one of my favorite topics: sex toys. And no, they’re not my favorite for the reason you’re thinking (and people say my mind is in the gutter). I love researching and reading about sex toys because to me, they highlight just how diverse and creative human sexual desire can be. Scrolling […]

Prince Moulay Hicham of Morocco is scheduled to visit UC Davis on Wednesday to present a lecture on the Arab Spring. The talk, titled “Year Three of The Arab Spring: The Winners, the Losers and Those In Between,” is part of the Faris Saeed Lecture Series in Arab Studies. This is hosted by the UC […]

With our current economy and rising tuition costs, a growing number of college students across the country appear to be dating sugar daddies, wealthy older men who pay for young female companionship. At UC Davis, this year’s 220 percent rise in our sugar baby population shows that we are quickly joining the trend. Sugar daddy […]

On Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., a public forum on Measure I was held at the Community Chambers in City Hall to provide community members with an opportunity to hear arguments for and against the measure, and pose their questions and concerns. Due to a 2011 referendum, Measure I will allow Davis voters to […]

“I’ve never really been one for the preservation of money/ Nah, I much rather spend it all while I’m breathing.” I culled this little gem from a brilliant Drake song that popped up in my music player’s shuffle today. I’ve probably mentioned Drake a handful of times in past columns, so let me set the […]

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 which provides tips and ideas for being green. Recyclemania is back! UC Davis is participating in Recyclemania’s 13th […]

Early morning last Thursday, de Luna Jewelers at 521 Second St. had its window smashed in by a number of thieves and vandals. The suspects took Native American pottery and dolls on display. Adrian Blanco, the manager of de Luna Jewelers, was alerted of the vandalism at 3:50 a.m. After viewing the security camera footage, […]

On top of paying tens of thousands of dollars to study at this school, reside in this city and actively live in this college town, students are unfairly charged for on-campus amenities that they already subscribe to. Take, for example, parking on campus. Yes, we obviously have the complaints about unwarranted tickets and ridiculous fines […]

The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference will take place Apr. 26 and 27. The annual event will showcase the talent of many of the students on campus involved with research. The event will include poster presentations, an arts exhibit and oral presentations on the final day. In order to participate, students are to […]