Campus News
Social media gaining popularity in the classroom, study says
Campus NewsMay 13, 2010
In teaching assistant Alvaro Llosa’s Spanish 2 class, business is not conducted as usual.
Campus Judicial Report for Wednesday, May 12
Campus NewsMay 12, 2010
Altering exam A senior was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) for resubmitting an altered exam.
Athletic cuts affect fundraising
Campus NewsMay 12, 2010
California’s budget woes continue as the river of setbacks and sacrifice flows downhill. The state has made cuts to higher education, UC campuses have made cuts to all units and on April 16, the UC Davis Athletics Department announced the elimination of four teams.
Privacy concerns scrap Gmail pilot for faculty and staff
Campus NewsMay 12, 2010
After two months of testing, UC Davis will end its Gmail trial for faculty and staff amidst worries about Google’s commitment to privacy.
Underrepresented groups on campus see increase in future funding
Campus NewsMay 11, 2010
Last week, Chancellor Linda Katehi announced a $230,000 annual investment to combat hate and intolerance on campus.
Quarter system falls under scrutiny
Campus NewsMay 11, 2010
Weekly papers and quizzes, endless midterms, little time to study before finals begin – the downsides to the quarter system can seem endless.
Coffee kiosk fire treated as arson
Campus NewsMay 10, 2010
A “suspicious” fire that burned down the Cargo Coffee kiosk near King Hall has been classified as arson by authorities.
Senate Briefs
Campus NewsMay 10, 2010
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the May 6 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room. Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m.
Athletes suspect foul play
Campus NewsMay 10, 2010
A group of UC Davis student athletes believe that their sports may have been unfairly discontinued and want the cuts reversed.
Expert demonstrates effects of racism on present-day Americans
Campus NewsMay 7, 2010
“[The] war on drugs is not about drugs. If it were, we would go where the drugs are,” Wise said. Wise added that this discrimination was not just by white cops but by cops of color as well. He explained this by saying that people are subliminally conditioned. Wise said that not only do 75 percent of white Americans have implicit biases against black and Latino people but one out of three black people have these biases against black people.
Does gardening help students eat better?
Campus NewsMay 6, 2010
Simply growing healthy food may help individuals eat healthy food.
Students unite for farmworkers’ rights
Campus NewsMay 6, 2010
While on-campus food service corporation Sodexo claims to promote sustainable and green practices, some students believe Sodexo does not extend this support to farmworkers’ rights.

