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Under the new system, which will be implemented UC-wide, current and past affiliates can use their lived name and choose nonbinary as an option for gender In a move towards increased inclusion, the UC system announced that there will be new options for gender identity and the lived name of the UC student, faculty or […]

Test can detect both COVID-19 and flu in proteins On Nov. 12, UC Davis unveiled a rapid COVID-19 test which will be able to check for coronavirus and the flu at the same time. The results will be revealed in just 20 minutes, the university press release said, and the test is one of just […]

The ARC’s brief appointment-based open period early this month was cut short as the state moves Yolo County back to Purple Tier After a brief reopening on Nov. 1, the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) is once again closed as Yolo County COVID-19 cases increase. The recreation center which contains the fitness center, equestrian center, […]

Pandemic influences marketing campaign for election Voting for the Fall Quarter 2020 ASUCD elections began at 12 p.m. PST on Nov. 16, and will end at 12 p.m. PST on Nov. 19.  Fifteen candidates are running for six open seats on the senate table, and one candidate is seeking re-election for the External Affairs Vice […]

Fifteen students are running for six senatorial positions and one candidate is running for External Affairs Vice President Senate: Jack Anthenelli (Thrive), a second-year undeclared major, said he is running for ASUCD to get more involved on campus and because he was encouraged to make an impact. His platforms include mental and physical well-being on […]

An insight into the Jewish student experience at UC Davis Amid the discussion of Senate Resolution #25 at the Oct. 15 ASUCD Senate meeting, members of the UC Davis Jewish student community expressed concerns about recurring anti-Semitic acts on the UC Davis campus and ASUCD’s involvement in international conflicts. ASUCD Senator Samantha Boudaie addressed recent […]

Groundbreaking program is first on west coast to offer a residential component  The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the UC Davis MIND Institute, recently received a $2.1 million grant to establish a four-year college program for individuals with disabilities on the UC Davis campus.  The MIND Institute focuses on researching neurodevelopmental […]

Drake answers questions from UC student journalists at virtual press conference During the Student Media Teleconference held on Tuesday, Nov. 9, UC President Michael Drake addressed questions posed by student journalists from all nine UC campuses. On the Zoom call, Drake discussed topical issues including student tuition, campus police budgets, diversity in light of the […]

Senate Bill #4 tabled among other action items completed The ASUCD senate meeting on Oct. 29, was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Vice President Emily Barneond.  Following ex-officio and elected officer reports, Citlali Plaza, a third-year community and regional development major, was confirmed as the unit director of the Housing Advising for Undergraduate […]

ARC weekday hours limited to afternoons, evenings The UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) officially opened to students on Nov. 2. Andy Ramirez, the associate director of Campus Recreation, outlined the procedures students should be aware of prior to their workout at the ARC. “All patrons are required to complete a symptom survey before […]

Public commentary raises concerns about cancellation of PE program Last week’s ASUCD Senate meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm on Thursday, Oct. 22. ASUCD President Kyle Krueger was absent, as were Senators Samantha Boudaie, Roberto Rodriguez Ibarra and Juan Velasco. Remaining vacant Senate positions are the External Affairs Commission Chair and the Judicial […]

Syllabus intended to foster conversation, engagement and change with regard to race The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion created an Anti-Racism Syllabus for the summer and fall 2020. This syllabus is an effort of “moving from isolated allyship to action,” according to the syllabus.  This syllabus follows UC Davis’ response […]