Center offers programs, promotes fitness and sociality for better quality of life On Wednesday, May 25 the Davis Senior Center (DSC) will participate in the 23rd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day, celebrating the theme “improve yourself for a better self.” The event is celebrated nationwide by more than 100,000 people with the purpose […]

One injured at Yolo County Airport, circumstances still unknown A hot air balloon mishap occurred at the Yolo County Airport on May 14 around 8:30 a.m. The Yolo County Sheriff’s Department (YCSD) is still investigating the accident, but not many details are known yet. The accident occurred on a commercial flight with the private ballooning […]

New Calico Cat sculpture being built next to Roy the Dog in Downtown Davis John Natsoulas, local artist and owner of the John Natsoulas Art Gallery, located at 521 First St. in Downtown Davis, has helped create over 40 pieces of artwork across Davis and is an avid supporter of its art scene. Natsoulas is […]

Money to go toward loans, legal support, student services for undocumented students On May 11, UC President Janet Napolitano released details on a plan to provide $8.4 million in funding each year through the 2018-19 school year to support services for undocumented students in the UC system. The money, which is to be split three […]

UC ranked 17th best worldwide investor in the AODP Climate 500 Index On May 2, for the second year in a row, Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) ranked the University of California as the highest among all universities worldwide in incorporating climate change risks in its investment decision-making. The UC retirement system ranked 17th best […]

Campaign focuses on reducing consumer waste and encouraging students to use their own reusable cups The third annual “One Cup Challenge” was organized this month to reduce consumer waste on campus and to inspire social innovation through a fun and interactive experience. The event was put on by Miriam Wyatt and Shaina Forsman, waste reduction […]

The Arboretum Ambassadors organize engaging, educational public events for the Davis community. The UC Davis Arboretum is well-known for its breathtaking natural scenery and peaceful environment, and is a popular destination among the Davis community for hiking, picnicking or just simply relaxing in between classes. However, there is much more to this area along Putah […]

The move ensures controversial figures don’t stay in power long After having made what appears to be two hiring mistakes in leadership over the past couple of weeks, the UC Regents have asked new interim chancellor Ralph J. Hexter to step down. The decision comes not long after Chancellor Linda Katehi was placed on investigatory […]

Beware of the toothpicks When I walked into Chengdu Style, I was expecting to just order some crispy beef, egg rolls, rice and some kind of vegetable. However, the menu was much more complicated than that, and is probably better suited for people who know more about authentic Chinese food. I wanted to try the […]

Student Fashion Association members talk style and inspiration Beijo Lee, a second-year cinema and digital media major, and Jane Zhang, a first-year managerial economics and textiles and clothing double major, are both part of the UC Davis Student Fashion Association (SFA), which had its annual fashion show on April 30. Both were excited to contribute […]

Less than two weeks after the end of the 2016 campaign, the UC Davis women’s lacrosse program is already gearing up for next year. After a very successful inaugural season, head coach Tee Ladouceur recruited eight incoming freshman student-athletes from across the country to join the squad this upcoming fall. The incoming prospect class is […]

New UC Davis athletics director appointed by acting chancellor Earlier this week, Acting Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter appointed Dr. Kevin Blue as the new UC Davis director of athletics. Blue graduated from Stanford after playing on the men’s golf team, then traveled to Michigan State to earn his Ph.D. in sports psychology. He then returned […]