Campus News
Thirsty (for knowledge) Thursdays: Cool study spots
Campus NewsMay 3, 2012
Looking for an interesting place to study while on campus? With over 5,500 acres of grassy fields and buildings, there are numerous known locations to spend an afternoon hitting the books — if you know where to look. If you’re like most Davis students, you’re probably on a tight schedule during the day and you […]
Campus Chic
Campus NewsMay 2, 2012
Danae Jarrett, senior communication major The Aggie: What are you wearing? Jarrett: “I’m wearing a black maxi dress from Forever 21. My sandals are from Shiekh. My necklace is Juicy Couture, my watch is from Aldo and my ring is from Israel.” How did you decide what to wear today? “I knew it would be […]
SHAWCing tips: Fidget for fitness
Campus NewsMay 2, 2012
I’m sure everyone reading this article has wanted to kill that incessant foot tapper sitting next to them. Although this seemingly obnoxious behavior is distracting, did you ever think that that person was actually working on their fitness? It turns out fidgeting has been proven to have benefits on your health. Although it is not […]
Dorm residents find ways to beat the heat
Campus NewsMay 2, 2012
After an unexpected heat wave the weekend of Picnic Day, Student Housing had to make some adjustments to accommodate residents. “We try to make sure that we do everything we can to keep the residents comfortable. I was personally here both days on Picnic Day. The sudden heat wave just caught us off guard,” said […]
Fundraiser keeps KDVS afloat in the sea of sound
Campus NewsMay 1, 2012
KDVS 90.3 FM completed its annual fundraising event on Sunday, raising $44,669 to sustain a tradition of alternative broadcasting for radio and online listeners. The station held its annual fundraiser from April 23 to 29, hoping to meet an ambitious $64,000 goal. KDVS increased this targeted amount from $60,000 last year to $64,000 in preparation […]
ICC Countdown to Summer
Campus NewsMay 1, 2012
Welcome to week five of the ICC’s Countdown to Summer! Each week the Internship and Career Center (ICC) will highlight a task that will help you be prepared to land a job or internship by summer. Breaking the process down to weekly tasks will make it less daunting and will yield success. This week we […]
‘We Are Aggie Pride’ going strong
Campus NewsMay 1, 2012
Just two months after the launch of We Are Aggie Pride, the program’s plans to assist financially challenged students are already well on track, according to members. We Are Aggie Pride (WAAP), which is both founded and run by UC Davis students, is a philanthropic program that raises money for students through donations. These donations […]
Aggie Cash to be a meal plan requirement
Campus NewsApril 30, 2012
Class of 2016 first-year students are in for a significant change in the Dining Commons meal plan options for the upcoming 2012-13 academic year. Meal plans will now include Aggie Cash, a supplemental cash plan to the regular “swipes” meal plan, which can be utilized at convenience stores located on campus, the Silo, and participating […]
News-in-brief: Davis Dozen arraignment moved to May 10
Campus NewsApril 30, 2012
The arraignment of 11 students and one professor who allegedly initiated the closing of U.S. Bank on the university campus has been continued to May 10. On Friday, over 50 people were present for the arraignment at Yolo County Superior Court in Woodland. Due of the size of the courtroom, about half could not gain […]
Senate Briefs
Campus NewsApril 30, 2012
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the April 26 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room. The ASUCD president is not required to attend senate meetings. Meeting called to order at 6:14 p.m. Rebecca Sterling, ASUCD president, late, left early at 8 […]
“Work it!” brings exercise into the busy university student schedule
Campus NewsApril 30, 2012
UC Davis’ Health Education and Promotion center (HEP) is kicking off a week long physical activity campaign today entitled “Work it!”. The campaign is trying to promote the idea that being physically active does not exclusively entail becoming a gym rat or running an ultra-marathon. “Work it!” is encouraging students to adopt a 30-minute workout a day that […]
Students advocate for bill package as Lobby Month approaches
Campus NewsApril 26, 2012
Beginning in May, the students of Lobby Corps will be traveling to the state capitol at least three times per week in order to lobby for their bill package. Lobby Corps is an advocacy unit under ASUCD. The group works on behalf of UC Davis students at the state capitol to lobby for bills that […]

