On Tuesday afternoon, Davis Police were notified of a strong-armed robbery at Oak Grove Park in East Davis. The police said the suspect approached the victim and demanded property. The suspect then took the victim’s bicycle and left the scene. Police identified 35-year-old Cangleska Standingelk of Davis as the suspect, who was arrested at Chestnut […]

Beginning in 2004, University of California campuses have offered the Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP). The program arrived at UC Davis in 2008, and has been taught every Spring Quarter since then. The primary program involved in ESLP’s initiation is the ASUCD Campus Center for the Environment (CCE). “Though the class was run by […]

I forget, sometimes, that weed is illegal. If you’re looking for a high, but don’t want to break the law, you’ve probably heard of some of the legal alternatives that can be purchased at smoke and tobacco shops. While these over-the-counter alternatives might initially seem safer and more legitimate than the weed you buy on […]

The chickpea, also known as the garbanzo bean, is the world’s second-most widely grown legume crop after the soybean, making it a major component of the world’s diet. It is an important crop especially for small-farm operators in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. An international team of 49 scientists from 23 organizations in 10 countries have […]

In this technology-driven world, there are many sites dedicated to providing different types of information to help people in their daily lives. Lifehacker offers a variety of ways to “hack” your lifestyle, leading to better habits, better health and better living. They also offer multiple tech tips of their own. What is Lifehacker? Lifehacker is […]

Brett Burns, ASUCD Business Manager and UC Davis alumnus, has recently accepted the position of Senior Assistant Dean for Administration with the UC Davis School of Law and will be leaving his position as ASUCD Business Manager. Burns is expected to take on his new role part-time in March and be fully immersed in his […]

The City of Davis and the UC Davis Arboretum are convening a community meeting this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. to gather feedback regarding the planned improvements that will occur to the Putah Parkway and the east end of the Arboretum. The meeting will allow the public to voice its opinions on the designs […]

The UC Davis men’s basketball team has been putting up a lot of points on the board this year, but have struggled a bit with consistency. One of the Aggie players who has been a backbone for UC Davis is junior Ryan Sypkens. The Elk Grove, Calif. native sat out last season with an injury, […]

De Vere’s Irish Pub at 217 E St. will be hosting St. Baldrick’s Day events in March. During the events, the community can come out and shave their heads while collecting donations for childhood cancer research. St. Baldrick’s is a nonprofit foundation for childhood cancer research that encourages people to raise money to support a […]

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. Whether you are having a barbecue with a few friends […]

I can’t do long division. This is odd, since I distinctly remember agonizing over it during grade school. I was made to learn, told it might come in handy one day — calculating tip at a restaurant for instance. I could refresh my memory by looking up how to do it on my phone. But […]

With Valentine’s Day just recently passed and spring upon us, you may be feeling closer than ever to your romantic partner. Most couples take this season to spend time together and do things they like or invest more energy in the common ground they have. But it turns out that activities and interests are not […]