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Conservation, preservation of nature flourishes in community effort Davis is known for being a multifaceted college town filled with community-built treasures, the touch of local artists and a melting pot of different cultures.  One of Davis’ assets is in tandem with the city’s environmental consciousness — the West Pond, located east of Lake Boulevard and […]

Homeless community in Davis relies on local facilities, resources Three years ago, Noor Ahmed was volunteering at a transitional housing facility for women and children when in waltzed a beaming woman to announce that she had received a promotion and had moved into an apartment with her children. This wasn’t the first time that Ahmed, now […]

A look into UC Davis’ horse history Before the Silo was a hub for Green Burrito and caramel macchiatos, it was a functional barn for some of UC Davis’ original inhabitants: horses. While the animals’ home has been relocated to the Horse Barn and Equestrian Center, horses are present almost anywhere on campus, from Gunrock […]

On campus vineyard hosts classes for viticulture, enology students UC Davis is true to its agricultural background right down to its roots, or, rather, vines — specifically grapevines, 12 and a half acres of which sit at the front entrance of campus. This acreage, also known as the student vineyard, is used by the UC […]

Student service dog handlers share stories, experiences A blonde German shepherd named Memphis was dressed in booties and goggles, for safety precautions, while his handler attended her chemistry lab. This safety attire allowed Shannyn Bessoni, who graduated from UC Davis in 2014 with a degree in chemistry and animal science, to stay close to Memphis, […]

Students, faculty aim to promote wellness Chemistry professor Andreas Toupadakis makes sure to ask the 400 plus students in his lectures questions which allow him to learn more about them. His questions range from whether they would prefer that he upload homework assignments online to whether they know about the Reflection Room in the Student […]

How to not completely waste your month-long break Aggies were ecstatic to learn about the extra week added to winter vacation. With so much time and no classes to attend, it might be tempting to catch up on all of those Netflix series you put on hold during finals. However, there are some ways to […]

Breaking down the difference between tuition, Student Services Fees, campus-based fees University of California (UC) students are not so different from one another; whether attending school in Davis, Berkeley or LA, all UC students pay a baseline cost for education. Tuition, along with the Student Services Fee (SSF), is set by the UC Regents and […]

The lively yet little-known history of Cruess Hall On her first day, Karen Nofziger sat at her desk in Cruess Hall, nervous about her new job as Staff Manager of the UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology. A faculty member strode by with strawberry ice cream sprinkled with almonds and offered her some. […]

Looking at benefits of group studying With final exams just next week, many students will spend the next several days reviewing a whole quarter’s worth of notes and assignments — but studying so much material in such a short amount of time can be a daunting thought. What are some of the most effective methods […]

Students bond over their love for escaping stress, embracing nature Mountain cabin trips and snow sports are things both UC Davis Outdoor Adventures (OA) and the Ski or Snowboard Club (SOS) look forward to in winter months. But for these outdoor enthusiasts, the significance of winter extends beyond spending a day on the slopes. Ayla […]

Exploring the many forms of interactive virtual environments on campus Walk on the moon, swim through coral reefs, battle mythical beasts — all while never leaving the same building. These are opportunities that one can experience with virtual reality (VR) systems, which can be found in various forms throughout the UC Davis campus. From Gamers […]