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UCDPD unveil distracted driving campaign Students might not have expected to ride next to a police officer in a three-wheeled sports vehicle in the near future, but in the coming weeks, the opportunity might just present itself. The UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD) unveiled their distracted driving campaign at the basketball game Feb. 13 alongside […]

New research on Latino populations and election cycles presented by UC Davis. As the 2016 year quickly unfolds, so will the presidential election later this November. But before any candidate can declare presidency, they all rely on one thing: the voter turnout. Whether it is local, state or national elections, each candidate depends on citizens […]

UC Davis Law School receives American Bar Association award for pipeline efforts in increasing diversity. At the center of the UC Davis King Law School stands a statue of its namesake, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His passion for community, equality and humanity stand testament to what the school and its students strive to […]

Discovery of astronomical phenomenon makes waves for science community. For most of the past century, Albert Einstein’s ideas have shaped and transformed the world of physics. His greatest impact on the field was through one of his later works, the theory of general relativity, in which he reimagined everything previously understood about gravity, space and […]

UC Davis research explores genetic effects of purebred versus mixed breed canines Which is better: a purebred or a mixed breed dog? Although the choice is that of owner’s, Dr. Thomas Famula, statistician and UC Davis professor of animal science, can help to impartially determine a dog’s genetic makeup which in turn might influence this […]

UC Davis students discuss the most underappreciated parts of Davis. What is the most underrated part of Davis (campus or town)? Stegi Ilanthiraian, second-year microbiology major “The fourth floor of the [Peter J. Shields] Library — it’s really cool and there’s a lot of great books to read there.”           Ahmad […]

How to properly participate in Oscar season The Academy Awards are upon us and we could not be less prepared. How can you manage to watch and analyze every minute of each Oscar-nominated film by Feb. 28, while also having the responsibilities of a student, an employee, an intern, a club member and a real-life, […]

Five podcasts for your weary, midterm-ridden mind The mid-quarter blues can get even the best students down, and with only precious few hours in the day, it’s often difficult to take that much needed break. Movies and TV shows take up a lot of time — and reading for pleasure? Well that’s simply not done […]

UC Davis Professor of Law instigated first conviction of sexual assault as a war crime. In 2013, UC Davis School of Law professor Lisa Pruitt received a phone call that would change her life forever. This call had to do with a memo she wrote 17 years prior, which would later assist in the first […]

UC Davis alumna reflects on great-grandfather’s role as first Picnic Day chair. Come spring, thousands of visitors will flock to campus to experience what is believed to be the largest student-run event in the country. For some, though, Picnic Day is more than just a day of ice cream, giggles and dachshund races — it’s […]

Increase in next academic year’s enrollment calls into question possible effects on student retention. Already in this academic year, UC Davis obtained the largest solar plant on a college campus nationwide, the new Center for African Diaspora Student Success opened its doors in October 2015, and a staggering 86,041 hopefuls applied for the chance to […]

Students reflect on their inner Spice Girl. If you were a Spice Girl, what would your Spice name be? Jordan Bhanji, third-year communication major “Stressed-out Spice.”           Olivia Hawkins, third-year history major “Disney Spice.”           Neelam Rumar, fourth-year psychology and communication double major “Cinnamon Spice. But I […]