Features

Margrit Mondavi: pioneer and friend
FeaturesOctober 30, 2016
Passing of UC Davis philanthropist invokes friends to speak out The gateway to UC Davis, just off the Interstate 80 exit, holds one of the most prominent surnames at UC Davis: the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts and the Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI) for Wine and Food Sciences. Margrit Mondavi (nee […]

For the love of olives
FeaturesOctober 27, 2016
Yolo Press family farm provides Davis with quality products for over 20 years Just 20 minutes west of Davis is a thriving grove of olive trees symbolizing one family’s agricultural and professional success. Davis native Mike Madison and his wife Dianne originally bought the land for their farming operation in 1984 and now sell homemade […]

The Future of food
FeaturesOctober 27, 2016
UC Davis community focuses on food insecurity, food sustainability From animal science to viticulture, UC Davis is home to a wide variety of research subjects. Among these fields of study is the groundwork involving food sustainability. Food insecurity, a condition in which people are unable to provide nutritional food for themselves, is prevalent in society […]

How Davis reuses
FeaturesOctober 25, 2016
Davis community participates in various reuse practices to help environment In 2012, UC Davis was named the “No. 1 Coolest School” in the nation by Sierra Magazine due to practices in environmental sustainability. Various events, programs and organizations in Davis uphold these ideals and encourage people to reuse or donate items instead of disposing them […]

The shaky reality of living in California
FeaturesOctober 24, 2016
UC Davis researchers discuss implications, Southern California earthquake advisory A Southern California earthquake advisory from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) shook the nerves of the public all across social media from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. The advisory reminded all California residents of the potential dangers of a large earthquake affecting urban […]

Hold your horses, bike polo is in town
FeaturesOctober 24, 2016
Davis Bike Polo expands, players find sense of community in club As one of the largest bike towns in the nation, Davis is no stranger to bike-related activities, including the up-and-coming sport of bike polo. The game of polo is similar to hockey in that the ball is passed around by a piece of equipment […]

Pledging for protection
FeaturesOctober 21, 2016
SCHS launches “Helmet Hair Don’t Care,” encourages students to wear helmets The UC Davis Police Department has recently been stopping students biking to class for quick talks — but not the sort of talks you might think you’d get from a campus bike cop. Instead, these students are each receiving $5 CoHo gift cards as […]

Local produce for local people
FeaturesOctober 18, 2016
The Yolo Fruit Stand: more than just an average produce market Nestled in the farmlands surrounding Interstate 80 stands a true California landmark. The Yolo Fruit Stand not only serves as a local vendor for Yolo County citizens and passersby alike, but also represents the importance of providing healthy and affordable food. Maria Tsousis and […]

New kinds of neighbors
FeaturesOctober 18, 2016
Students find alternate housing options in co-ops, animal barns Not many students can say they’ve lived with real-life sheep. Isabel Olaes, a second-year animal science and management major, has become accustomed to waking up to the “baa-ing” of her neighbors. “I was apprehensive [to live in the sheep barn] because it is the complete opposite […]

You can have it all, and more
FeaturesOctober 17, 2016
UC Davis College of Letters and Science campaigns for double majoring College is a time for exploration — when students can consider all their interests instead of pursuing just one. However, many students are too afraid to consider studying multiple fields because they don’t know how much it will benefit them. The “Have it All” […]

Game On, Aggies
FeaturesOctober 16, 2016
UC Davis revamps fan participation with tailgating, street parties Attending a football game at Aggie Stadium and cheering on the team with the pep band while sporting blue and gold has long been an integral part of campus life. With the recent installation of student tailgating and the Kickoff Street Party by UC Davis Athletics […]

