Editor’s note: A proposed ASUCD Senate Resolution supporting divestment was moving through commission meetings last week and was rejected by the Business & Finance Commission on May 7. The Editorial Board had split views on divestment. This editorial represents one of those views. To divest or not to divest. That is the question. At least, […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Pacific Records: Aggies, 16-30 (3-15); Tigers, 12-31 (4-14) Where: Klein Family Field — Stockton, Calif. When: Friday at 6 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. Who to Watch: With the Aggies struggling again as of late, there is a scarce amount of players who have really shown that […]

While the UC Davis men’s golf team’s season came to an unfortunate end, the women’s team will continue its hot streak at the NCAA Central Regional at the University of Oklahoma. The men’s team placed third at the Big West Conference Championships behind Pacific and Cal State Fullerton in a close battle. The Tigers and […]

Students will be given the opportunity to feature their films on the big screen at the 13th annual UC Davis Film Festival. This two-night event at the Varsity Theatre presents short films by UC Davis undergraduates and recent graduates, providing an opening night party at Vini Wine Bar, live entertainment, a raffle and awards for […]

UC Davis has been considered environmentally conscious for a long time, a reputation that seems to be deserved. The school and city’s shared enthusiasm for the environment can be seen in many aspects of local life, from the numerous bike paths found throughout the city to the well-cultivated patches of greenery present almost everywhere. The […]

Despite overwhelming public opposition, the California State Fair (July 12 to 28) again plans to display the cruel “farrowing crates” in the fair’s animal nursery. Pregnant sows will be imprisoned for three straight weeks, unable to turn around, barely able to move and forced to give birth on a bare metal grid: a true “crime […]

Wandering eyes A student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) for cheating during an exam. The student’s eyes were wandering during his psychology exam when the professor first noticed the suspicious behavior. The professor then made an announcement to the class to keep their eyes on their own tests. Shortly after the announcement was […]

The notion of a future where learning environments are dictated by machines is an uneasy one at best. However, the Gradebot, a new automated grading program developed by UC Davis Computer Science Associate Professor Hao Chen, is being used to reduce an ever-increasing workload for professors and faculty and provide more time for one-on-one interaction […]

Save Mart Supermarkets faced a lawsuit last month for allegedly violating California hazardous waste control laws, prompting a discussion about proper disposal methods. On April 4, a settlement was reached among 35 California counties — including Yolo County — in a civil law enforcement action against Save Mart Supermarkets. The complaint, filed in San Joaquin […]

Editor’s note: A proposed ASUCD Senate Resolution supporting divestment was moving through commission meetings last week and was rejected by the Business & Finance Commission on May 7. The Editorial Board had split views on divestment. This editorial represents one of those views. Over the past two weeks, hundreds of students were engaged in discussions […]

If you think you have a drug test coming up, you should stop smoking now. The cheapest and most common type of screening is the classic piss test. It is also the easiest one to pass. If you’re a heavy smoker, you should take about a three week break before a urine test. During this […]

As California architecture continues to become greener, UC Davis is leading the charge, making sustainability a key point in its renovations and plans to expand more campus facilities into the Arboretum. “All of UC and our campus in particular has ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing water use and reducing waste,” said Bob […]