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Emergency room doctor continues research at UC Firearm Violence Prevention Research Center Dr. Garen Wintemute has joined together with a staff of UC Davis, UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC Irvine faculty members to lead the most extensive gun violence research ever conducted. Over the next five years, with a budget of $5 million, researchers at […]

Six candidates running for six open senate positions The six candidates running for senatorial positions in the Fall Election have been announced. There are six open senate positions, which means this election is uncontested. Voting will start at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 and end at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17.   Andreas […]

Inspections across UC campuses show little compliance with UCOP’s pledge to increase minimum wage A recent review of audits conducted across UC campuses and medical centers has revealed that the UC system has shown inconsistent compliance with the Fair Wage/Fair Work Plan announced in 2015 by UC President Janet Napolitano. The plan was announced to […]

Probationary period for fraternity follows appeal of revocation of registration Over the summer, the Theta Xi fraternity was cited for a disturbance of the peace complaint regarding fireworks being set off from its lawn. Initially, Theta Xi faced revocation of its UC Davis chapter’s registration, however, the members decided to undertake a judicial and student […]

UC Davis Police Department found no threat present On Oct. 12, the UC Davis Police Department issued a Campus Timely Warning marked as a “Hate Incident.” The incident that was reported concerned anti-Islamic and anti-fraternity/sorority fliers found in bicycle baskets and seats near the International Center. The police soon discovered these fliers had been posted […]

Interim senator confirmation interrupted by member of public On Thursday, Oct. 19, the ASUCD Senate gathered at the Memorial Union for its weekly meeting. Director of Athletics Kevin Blue gave a presentation to the Senate about Intercollegiate Athletics, which has partnered with ASUCD in several capacities. Blue said UC Davis Athletics upholds the university’s Principles […]

In response Charlottesville riots, seven professors engage in discourse with students On Oct. 18, the UC Davis History Department hosted the event “Ask A Historian,” a forum in the multipurpose room of the Student Community Center. Seven professors from the department volunteered to deliver five-minute speeches on issues related to the white nationalist rallies that […]

Annual Diwali festivities light up the ARC On Oct. 21, the UC Davis Indian Graduate Student Association kicked Diwali festivities into high gear when it brought the vibrant colors and luminosity of the Indian festival of lights to the ARC Ballroom. According to IGSA’s website, the organization caters to the “Indian and Indophile population at […]

Gary May confirmed as UC Davis chancellor at formal ceremony on Oct. 27 The Investiture of Gary May as the seventh chancellor of UC Davis took place on Oct. 27 in the Mondavi Center, the first event in UC Davis’ annual Homecoming weekend. The ceremony consisted of musical performances, speeches by UC community members and […]

Two interim senators sworn in on Oct. 12 The ASUCD weekly Senate meeting was held in the Mee room of the Memorial Union on Oct. 12. With nine senators present, a quorum was established. Two interim senators were confirmed — Michael Swalberg, a fifth-year political science major, and Manasa Gogineni, a first-year international relations major. […]

Celebration takes place on Oct. 27, brings downtown Davis to life before Homecoming football game On the evening of Friday, Oct. 27, police blocked the roads of downtown Davis, loud chanting was heard in the distance and attention on Second Street was turned to the C Street intersection. A UC Davis fire truck pulled around […]

First Senate meeting of year takes place on Oct. 5 The Senate was called to order by Vice President Adilla Jamaludin at 6:10 p.m. on Oct. 5 on the third floor of the Memorial Union. Senator Rahi Vijay Suryawanshi was absent. The remaining eight senators were present. The Senate had three open seats from previous […]