Students bond over their love for escaping stress, embracing nature Mountain cabin trips and snow sports are things both UC Davis Outdoor Adventures (OA) and the Ski or Snowboard Club (SOS) look forward to in winter months. But for these outdoor enthusiasts, the significance of winter extends beyond spending a day on the slopes. Ayla […]

Exploring the many forms of interactive virtual environments on campus Walk on the moon, swim through coral reefs, battle mythical beasts — all while never leaving the same building. These are opportunities that one can experience with virtual reality (VR) systems, which can be found in various forms throughout the UC Davis campus. From Gamers […]

Citizens can expect more cost-competitive clean energy for 2017 With rising concerns of climate change, green energy continues to gain interest in communities such as Davis and Yolo County. On Oct. 25, Davis and Yolo County representatives voted unanimously to create the Valley Clean Energy Alliance (VCEA), which aims to deliver cost-competitive clean electricity by […]

Fall campaign engages students in activities surrounding CoHo history Throughout this quarter, the ASUCD Coffee House (CoHo) has been promoting its history in a campaign titled Students Serving Students Since 1968. CoHo director Darin Schluep and front of house manager Lauren Woods had been planning the campaign since Spring Quarter of 2016 in partnership with […]

UC Davis looks for partner to provide coffee, interactive programs, opportunities for students UC Davis Dining Services has teamed up with the UC Health System to develop a new coffee agreement. This coffee agreement will establish a new coffee provider after the current contract with food company Sodexo expires on June 30. Sodexo has maintained […]

Plugged in and wired up I find bliss when I’m plugged in and wired up. Plugged in and wired up is when I’m at the CoHo: Diplo and Friends blaring, a large, black iced coffee coursing through my veins, pounding away at my keyboard, writing thousands of words and finishing projects — creating. Plugged in […]

When time management gets difficult, turn to these musicians for well-timed bass lines and synths As finals week approaches, I have become increasingly aware of my limited study time (and my poor allocation of it). Fortunately, there’s a handful of talented musicians who do a better job than I do at managing time. So here’s […]

From casual wear to high-end fashion Davis isn’t known for its places to shop for clothing, especially for students on a budget. So here are few options to find the most fashionable, new styles at a fraction of the regular price. SPCA Thrift Store This store, located at 920 3rd St. Suite A and F, […]

New restaurant brings Taiwanese hot pots to the Downtown Davis dining scene Downtown Davis is known for its delicious array of food, but sometimes the rotation of the same restaurants over and over again can get old. When I noticed the arrival of a new restaurant near campus, I knew that I had to try […]

Embattled agriculture industry generates 80 percent of food sales, yet is spurned In a world where the global population is rapidly growing, humanity needs to start having a serious conversation about where its food comes from. It’s no longer a battle of organic and non-GMO producers versus conventional producers — it’s a matter of necessity. […]

Students use on campus resources to combat stress in career paths Finals week, also known as “stress season,” is just around the corner and students at UC Davis are preoccupied with completing their degrees while also worrying about their futures. Whether students are conflicted about which classes matter for acceptance to medical school or if […]

Davis community renews local parcel tax for K-12 education Since 1984, Davis residents have voted to support local schools and education with parcel taxes that help sustain important programs and enrichment opportunities for Davis K-12 students. This election proved no different, as the votes tallied up beyond the required two-thirds majority for Measure H to […]