A visual tribute to one of UC Davis’ premier events. Picnic Day 2016 was a tremendous success that brought together the Davis community for an entire day of fun. Check out some of the best moments I captured of the event: Brian Landry can be reached at bjlandry@ucdavis.edu.

Student satisfaction places UC Davis first nationally in evaluation of college health providers The Princeton Review recently named UC Davis number one on its annual list of Best Health Services for students. Out of 380 colleges evaluated, UC Davis was one of 20 named in a list that included UCLA, Pennsylvania State University and Baylor […]

The resolution criticized Katehi’s controversial behavior, including recent moonlighting activities and $175,000 spent to censor the 2011 UC Davis pepper-spray incident On Thursday, April 28, ASUCD Senate voted in support of a resolution calling for the immediate resignation of Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. The vote, held in the Mee Room of the Memorial Union, occurred […]

UC Davis coach and player debut on the USA Water Polo National League Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Crabtree and Dwyane Wade — what do these men all share in common? Besides the fact that they are stellar athletes and celebrities in the sports world, they all left their college careers early to pursue professional sports. There […]

Festival celebrates Chicanx/Latinx community with day of live performances, food and more On April 30, La Raza Cultural Days, a week of programs that aims to empower the Chicanx/Latinx community in UC Davis, will conclude with La Gran Tardeada, a daylong event on the East Quad with live entertainment, food and children’s activities. Third-year cell […]

After watching Deadpool on Valentine’s Day weekend, my friends and I discussed the movie after leaving the theater. Out of my friend group, only one person other than myself had read Deadpool comics in our scarce free time, and we were interested in the film’s portrayal of Deadpool’s sexuality. Our other friends did not know […]

UC Davis offers interest-based clubs for students. Whether students are incoming freshmen or aging fifth-years, beginning artists or experienced athletes, UC Davis organizations give students of all grades, skill levels and interests the opportunity to choose from over 700 clubs and programs. For the aspiring Hollywood stars on campus, the Davis Filmmaking Society (DFS) is […]

Cool Davis honors Eco-Heros, promoting sustainable practices in consumption, transportation, built energy Every year, Cool Davis honors Eco-Heros and grants Climate Solution awards to local businesses, organizations and residents for their efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Cool Davis is a group of local partners that seek to implement the City of Davis Climate Action […]

Davis restaurant, bar resumes construction after moratorium lifted After the Davis City Council lifted a moratorium in early April, Blondies New York Pizza Co., which will be located on 330 G St. in Downtown Davis, resumed construction and plans to open later this year.   On Tuesday, April 5, the Davis City Council lifted the […]

Hexter holds press conference one day after former UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B.Katehi placed on paid investigative leave One day after University of California (UC) President Janet Napolitano placed former UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi on a 90-day paid investigative administrative leave, current acting Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter held a press conference to address […]

Downtown music store to host live jazz ensemble performances Friday, April 29, is the 20th anniversary of a beloved music store in Downtown Davis — Watermelon Music — as well as the birthday of the famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. To celebrate their 20th anniversary (and Duke Ellington’s birthday), Watermelon Music will host live, in-store […]