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Myth #1: More Energy Drink, More Focus As exams near, energy drinks and coffee are worn as badges of pride by weary students. From what researchers know about energy drinks and coffee, the extra additives do little to boost your energy. Because caffeine is the active ingredient in coffee and energy drinks, if you get […]

The UC Davis WarnMe test that was scheduled for today has been cancelled, due to current activity on campus. WarnMe is part of the campus emergency communication system that sends students and faculty text messages, phone calls and e-mails informing them about emergencies on campus. The test will be rescheduled for a future date, which […]

The November UC Regents meeting was held Monday via teleconference, with regents present at UC Davis, UCSF, UCLA and UC Merced campuses. The regents discussed recent police violence on campuses and possible tuition hikes. Each campus involved in the meeting was open to the public as students and faculty voiced their concern after the board […]

A non-violent, campuswide strike has been declared for today, as voted on by 99.5 percent of the 1,729 person Occupy UC Davis General Assembly last Monday; it has been set to coincide with the statewide UC Regents meeting. The strike — which according to the general assembly is protesting the Board of Regents’ inadequacy to […]

The UC Regents meeting is scheduled to take place today at 8:30 a.m. Public comment will start at 9 a.m. and has been extended from 20 minutes to a full hour. Some of the regents will be on campus in the ARC and the meeting will be teleconferenced from UCSF, UCLA, UC Davis and UC […]

Chancellor Katehi will be holding a town hall for UC Davis faculty and staff Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Freeborn Hall. Faculty and staff will have a chance to discuss the pepper spray incident with Chancellor Katehi, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ralph Hexter and interim UC Davis Police Chief Matt Carmichael.

8 a.m. Yoga Amanda Hodson, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources Sacred Space: (Blue Dome on the Quad) 10 a.m. Reflecting on the Now: Where is Occupy in the Future of Protest Professor Robyn Waxman, Professor of Design, Sacramento City College & Founder of Future Action Reclamation Mob (FARM) […]

As Tuesday came to a close, protesters continued to occupy the UC Davis Quad. Student EMTs worked to organize a schedule for the medical tent. Others tried to decide what to do with their tents over Thanksgiving break. Students not involved in the protest took time out of their day to ask protesters about the […]

The Davis Collegiate Panhellenic Association (DCPA), currently comprising of 10 social sororities, has pledged to maintain a “zero waste” initiative at all philanthropic events — a bold step forward toward the creation of an even greener and environmentally friendly UC Davis campus community. “The program is about increasing environmental awareness. Making events zero waste is […]

Michael Hoye, sophomore political science public service major, human rights minor The Aggie: What are you wearing? Hoye: “Skinny jeans and a pleather jacket I got from Urban Outfitters. These shoes are from Urban Outfitters, too.” Where do you find inspiration? “I’m in a band, Finish Ticket, so I’m inspired by other musicians, I guess.” […]

With UC Davis’ rapidly moving quarter system, students find little to no time to de-stress after midterms with finals week knocking soon after. The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Stress and Wellness Ambassador Program and Mind Spa aims to make testing season in the minds of students more bearable with their annual Therapy Fluffies De-Stress […]

Current Chief Justice Rudy Ornelas is resigning from office in the midst of being indicted by members of the ASUCD Senate for allegations pertaining to remaining impartial in office. Ornelas gave his letter of resignation to ASUCD President Adam Thongsavat stating that he would resign by Nov. 23 or when Thongsavat had found a replacement […]