On Oct. 8, Frontline released a documentary called League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis. This two-hour long documentary describes the NFL’s seemingly egregious actions to reject research regarding the possibility of concussions leading to severe repercussions for NFL players. While Frontline uses sad music, slow motion and various other gimmicks to make its points […]

Haven’t you ever wondered what goes on in the opposite sex’s heads when it comes to attraction, flirtation and relationships? Every single person has differing preferences, but hopefully this will shed some general truth and provide a few answers — at least in the case of guy-girl relationships. I’m aware that relationships between people of […]

The word “politics” has grown plenty of negative connotations. We have come to associate politics with a bunch of greedy, self-serving old men in suits who take themselves too seriously. Kids (and some adults) disdainfully skip right over the news as they scroll through television channels on Saturday mornings, instead opting for cartoons. There is […]

On Oct. 15, Davis Police searched the area surrounding Olive Drive in pursuit of an armed suspect. According to Davis Police Lt. Glen Glasgow, activity began around 6:40 p.m. An officer attempted to stop a vehicle near westbound Interstate 80 near Mace Boulevard, but the driver refused to comply. The pursuit ended when the suspect […]

Covered California, enacted on Oct. 1, is the state of California’s version of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA, also known as ObamaCare, will affect the lives of every individual in the United States, but its effects are immediately pertinent regarding UC Davis students and employees. According to the fact sheet on the Covered […]

UC Davis’ Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) department recently raised permit prices. All monthly permits increased by $2 and daily parking prices increased by $1, as if they weren’t already expensive enough. TAPS attributed the need to increase prices to reduced number of permit sales over the last four years. Perhaps a plausible reason for […]

Working at the ASUCD Coffee House, I have been trained in how to properly treat a customer. To enforce positive customer service, we are supposed to follow the three S’s: See the customer before they approach the line, Speak to them first and put on a friendly Smile. So, I know what’s expected of me […]

The wonderful adventure of Pocket Monsters (aka Pokemon) began on the fateful day of Feb. 27, 1996, over 17 years ago. Looking back, those of us who have religiously played each passing version have either sold our outdated gaming consoles, or simply stored them in the hopes we might find a few minutes in our […]

Almost any type of restaurant can be found in Davis: Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Irish — there is a restaurant to satisfy any craving a college student might have. The one cuisine in which Davis is lacking is southern food. In January 2014, a Dickey’s Barbecue will open on West Covell Boulevard. James Domic, […]

As nights grow longer, we need to illuminate our way through these dark times. A great first step for UC Davis students would be to use a bike light. Yes, these are required for everyone who chooses to bike at night, but two factors keep most of us from using one and being safe. Light […]

Lauren Beaudin, a second-year civil engineering major, left her car parked on a typical street in Davis. It wasn’t there for long before crooks broke in and stole her wallet. By the time she checked online, her banking statement showed over $600 of purchases made in only 20 minutes. Identity theft can devastate college students. […]

International Education Week kicks off Nov. 11 as UC Davis participates in a week of worldwide international education and exchange. A joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week was first held in 2000 and is now celebrated in over 100 countries around the world. Individuals […]