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Update on the occupation of Mrak Hall, Fire Katehi protest The end of Winter Quarter did not stop those involved in #FireKatehi from continuing the occupation in Mrak Hall throughout spring break. Since March 11, protesters have been taking turns occupying the fifth floor to pressure UC Davis Chancellor Linda P. B. Katehi to resign. […]

Student activists occupying 5th floor of Mrak speak out It’s mid-afternoon on Thursday, March 17, which means it’s been seven days since students involved in the Fire Katehi protest took up residence on the 5th floor of Mrak Hall. Blankets, pillows and backpacks are strewn about, and out in the hallway stands a small table […]

Aliso Canyon gas storage facility leak secured on Feb. 18 Since Oct. 23, the Porter Ranch community in the San Fernando Valley has been the victim of the methane leak at the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility — one that was said to be discovered in a well 3,000 feet underground. While the cause of […]

Students discuss social media usage on college campuses 1000 percent. That is the percentage that social media usage for Americans ages 18 to 29 has increased by since 2007. Simmons National Consumer Study estimates that 98 percent of college-aged students now use social media platforms. It’s not just these numbers that appear so daunting and […]

The Black Lives Matter movement’s evolution, adaptation and growth within the Davis community Community is generally defined as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.” But as of late, the UC Davis community has fallen victim to several troubling and violent events, causing some students to […]

UC Davis students use Tilt, Entertainment Council as mediums to bring musical artists to campus UC Davis students unwind from responsibilities such as classes, extracurriculars and other routine activities through many platforms. However, one of the more popular ways lies in looking forward to and attending concerts, a method that currently fills Facebook with a […]

Math Association of America holds annual conference at UC Davis with special art exhibit When an outsider thinks of the math world, images of bowties and pencil protectors might come to mind, but on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Math Association of America (MAA) conference, Davis’ math world took a turn for the wonky. Hosted […]

UC Davis student organizations launch campaigns to benefit Syrian refugees Most students are familiar with the typical stresses that working towards a higher-level education entails. But that stress pales in comparison to the struggles of a Syrian refugee trying to obtain an education in the face of a devastating war. “With the Syrian refugee crisis, […]

Students reveal what their book would be about, if they were to write one If you were going to write a book, what would you call it and what would it be about? Natalie Saddic, first-year biochemistry major “[It would be called]: ‘Life As a College Athlete.’ Just [about] balancing school work with your schedule […]

Peace Corps’ humanitarian efforts shine at UC Davis A student’s life during college is met with many opportunities for growth — clubs, greek life, research teams — all serving as ways to further student-grown ambitions. One opportunity that stands out to many dwells on the second floor of South Hall, where the Peace Corps at […]

UC Davis physicians and veterinarians collaborate in the Comparative Oncology Program to find a cure for cancer Known as man’s best friend, dogs provide their owners with unconditional companionship, love and loyalty. And just as humans can learn a lot of things from a dog’s behavior and personality, they can also learn a lot from […]

UC Davis advisors reflect on process of switching undergraduate majors Though many students enter college with the next 10 years of their lives already scheduled in their life planners, some students switch majors late in their college years. “Some students get here and realize maybe that’s not the right major for them, or once they […]