Discovery of astronomical phenomenon makes waves for science community. For most of the past century, Albert Einstein’s ideas have shaped and transformed the world of physics. His greatest impact on the field was through one of his later works, the theory of general relativity, in which he reimagined everything previously understood about gravity, space and […]

Demonstrators demand accountability, action from ASUCD following recent hate crime against female African American student. At around 12:45 p.m. on Feb. 17, members of the Davis African Diaspora halted the ASUCD Senate debate at the ASUCD Coffee House (CoHo), demanding accountability and action from members of the association following the recent hate crime against a […]

40 people with UC ties were named in the annual list of up-and-coming changemakers On Jan. 4, Forbes Magazine presented its 2016 installment of its annual “30 under 30’ list– a selection of “young entrepreneurs, breakout talents and change agents” from 20 different fields in the world today. Of the 600 that made the list, […]

Council voted 3-2 against initiative to tax sugar-sweetened beverages. On Feb. 2, the Davis City Council voted to halt plans to put a soda tax initiative on the June 2016 ballot for the municipal elections. The council voted 3-2 against the proposal. The tax was modelled on the soda tax in Berkeley, which was approved […]

The evolution of an unpretentious small town. From Feb. 2 to 27, Gallery 1855 at the Davis Cemetery will present Davis Shopscapes, a photography exhibition by Manila-born artist Ben Tuason. The collection consists of black-and-white photographs that capture the character of Downtown Davis’ cityscape. However, Tuason does not use photography to simply display urban architecture. […]

The Afterglow, The Spokes and many others come together to bring you this romantic treat. The fifth annual Lights Low with the Afterglow performance is set for this Friday, Feb. 19. The all male a cappella group The Afterglow, will be joined this year by the all-female group The Spokes, UC Santa Cruz’s the Hightones […]

There is no equality in the American system of education. The task of learning is an effective equalizer, but to get to institutions of higher learning now depends upon so much more than being a stellar student. Inequalities are systematic — preying on the underprivileged, targeting their families and dooming young children. Getting a good […]

A not so sweet surprise Davis local Bob Wiley went in for a scheduled check-up at his doctor’s office on Valentine’s Day and left with news that he would soon die of the bubonic plague. But it was the particular way he received this news that attracted our attention. The check-up was normal: the doctor […]

UC Davis research explores genetic effects of purebred versus mixed breed canines Which is better: a purebred or a mixed breed dog? Although the choice is that of owner’s, Dr. Thomas Famula, statistician and UC Davis professor of animal science, can help to impartially determine a dog’s genetic makeup which in turn might influence this […]

UC Davis police arrests two suspects for suspicion of committing a hate crime. At around 3 a.m. on Feb. 15, a female African American UC Davis student was assaulted near her home in the West Village apartment complex. UC Davis police officers arrested three men: Lonny Lee, 24, of West Sacramento and Justin Sheppard, 22, […]

WRRC-sponsored show will feature student-written and performed pieces on the topic of gendered experiences. Vagina* OurStories, an annual production inspired by Eve Enseler’s “The Vagina Monologues,” will take place at the Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre during the weekend of Feb. 27. The Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) sponsors the annual event, which allows performers […]

UC Davis students discuss the most underappreciated parts of Davis. What is the most underrated part of Davis (campus or town)? Stegi Ilanthiraian, second-year microbiology major “The fourth floor of the [Peter J. Shields] Library — it’s really cool and there’s a lot of great books to read there.”           Ahmad […]