Campus News

Kamaal Thomas takes seat of former Senator Sarah Priano Fourth-year international relations and economics double major Kamaal Thomas was sworn in as the 12th ASUCD senator at the senate meeting on Oct. 8. Thomas, who was confirmed by an 11-0-0 vote from his fellow senators, replaced the seat of former senator Sarah Priano following Priano’s […]

Casey Nguyen replaces Alex Lee as senate pro-tempore On Oct. 8, ASUCD Vice President Gareth Smythe called this week’s senate meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. in the Memorial Union’s Mee Room. After quorum roll call for which all senators were present, the meeting began with appointments and confirmations, starting with swearing in new ASUCD […]

ASUCD Senate demotes Lee over disagreement regarding new senate election At the ASUCD Senate meeting on Oct. 8, Senator Casey Nguyen replaced Senator Alex Lee as the new senate president pro-tempore. Lee, who held the role last spring quarter and was re-elected at the previous meeting by a 6-3-3 vote, was replaced by his fellow […]

Katehi plans for expanded Sacramento campus, new veterinary hospital. On Sept. 22, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi announced the next phase of the UC Davis University of the 21st Century plan at the fall convocation at the Mondavi Center. The University of the 21st Century plan addresses the changes UC Davis will undergo in the coming […]

ASUCD Senate holds first meeting of the school year On Oct. 1, ASUCD Vice President Gareth Smythe called to order the first senate meeting of the year at 6:14 p.m in Memorial Union’s Mee Room. All senators were present at roll call with the exception of Miguel Guerrero and Gabriel Johnson, who both arrived […]

40 cats, four horses, two pigs among animals in the hospital’s care The Valley and Butte fires that began in early September have caused significant damage to many homes and structures, while also putting thousands of animals in danger. According to the Calfire website, 1,910 structures have been destroyed and 3,043 residential structures are being […]

Center under fire for alleged neglect, maltreatment of monkeys On Sept. 16, local activist group Free Davis Primates held its first protest of the year at the UC Davis California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC). The CNPRC, which allows researchers to experiment on non-human primates, has long been a source of controversy, with animal rights […]

DJ Joaquin Chavez posts graphic photograph of 11 African Americans being hung to promote radio show Earlier this month, KDVS 90.3 FM DJ Joaquin Chavez sparked outrage among the UC Davis campus and community when he posted a graphic historic photograph of 11 African Americans being hung from a tree on the radio station’s website […]

ASUCD scrambles to find new senator following Priano’s transfer to UC Berkeley Third-year community and regional development major Sarah Priano has resigned her role as an ASUCD senator, leaving ASUCD to search for a new senator for the upcoming school year. The news follows the Berkeley native’s transfer to UC Berkeley this fall. Priano, whose […]

University Denies Carcinogenic Exposure, Announces Further Investigation On Aug. 17, Sacramento’s News10 published an article in which two university employees and five student assistants revealed how the UC Davis Academic Technology Services Department’s unsafe practices may have exposed students to the carcinogen asbestos. According to the report, buildings built before 1980 likely contain asbestos due […]

Former UC Davis standout will compete for Miami’s 15-man roster After a 2014-15 season of unbridled success on the UC Davis men’s basketball team, recent graduate Corey Hawkins was signed by the NBA’s Miami Heat on August 21. The terms of the deal were not released. Following the news, Hawkins tweeted: “Proud to announce that […]

This story was updated on August 24 at 1:00 pm to reflect new information.  Two UC Davis employees and five students reported exposing students to asbestos, a carcinogenic mineral formerly used to insulate walls, while drilling holes in older buildings, according to an investigation performed by Sacramento TV station News10 in an article posted on Aug. 17. […]