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Students discuss the positive and negative aspects of smartphones. Smartphones have the power to be everything from a morning alarm to a worldwide navigational system, and for most college students, they’re never farther than an arm’s reach away. As the ownership of smartphones has spread to an entire generation, students are becoming increasingly more reliant […]

UC Davis students work to share stories of people in Davis through “Humans of Davis” Facebook page. On Picnic Day in 2014, UC Davis alumna Jen Nguyen saw an opportunity in the thousands of diverse people traipsing around Davis. She roamed around campus, took some photos and created a Facebook page full of people’s portraits, […]

The Arboretum Ambassadors organize engaging, educational public events for the Davis community. The UC Davis Arboretum is well-known for its breathtaking natural scenery and peaceful environment, and is a popular destination among the Davis community for hiking, picnicking or just simply relaxing in between classes. However, there is much more to this area along Putah […]

The KeckCAVES at UC Davis develop virtual reality system for scientific research. From the Samsung Gear VR to the Oculus Rift, virtual reality (VR) has become a trending topic in the technological world. Here at UC Davis, researchers of KeckCAVES bring a unique twist to the VR experience. The KeckCAVES is a collaborative project between […]

Five assets that will help you achieve success in college. The Teaching Kitchen The Teaching Kitchen, located at the Student Health and Wellness Center, offers various cooking classes throughout spring that students can sign up for online. These classes are free for UC Davis students, and are especially designed to cater to busy college lives. […]

When one thinks of a café, the usual image is warm lighting, jazz music, students studying for classes and a desperately European-looking interior design. This year’s best coffee went to the place that boldly challenges all café preconceptions: Dutch Bros. Instead of a sit-down-and-study location, it stands as a 24-hour drive-thru that mostly serves commuters, […]

UC Davis’ first-ever major hacking event. UC Davis students, along with hackers from UCLA and Sacramento State, competed in a 24-hour programming event called HackDavis, using their coding and software skills to design projects useful for the environment, education or health. The event was held from Saturday, May 7 through Sunday, May 8 in the […]

Students discuss what they would tell incoming students about college life. If you could tell high schoolers one thing about college, what would it be?   Brandon Nguyen, fourth-year computer science major   “I would tell them to put a lot of effort into researching the school as opposed to [picking] the first one they […]

The six best on-campus study spots you didn’t know existed As finals week approaches, it becomes increasingly harder to snag a spot at the typical study spots, such as the library and the CoHo. However, with a bit of creativity, it is no large feat to find yourself a new place to make sure you […]

UC Davis establishes The Global Tea Initiative On May 12, UC Davis hosted the first of three international colloquiums to kick off the Global Tea Initiative, which will study both the cultural and scientific aspects of tea. “The wonderful thing about tea is that you can think about it in all sorts of ways. You […]

Six things to do before Spring Quarter kicks the bucket. Bucket lists are for people who have time — not only to complete them but also to first compile them — and everyone knows that time is a college student’s scarcest resource. The end of the school year is rapidly approaching (as is your deadline […]

Students discuss UC Davis-specific phenomena Like most college campuses, there are some trends at UC Davis that are truly unique to Davis students. From petting the cows to the phenomenon that is ucdsnaps, most Davis students are aware of the popular sights on campus. As a leading agricultural university, UC Davis is home to many […]