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Increasing number of classes switch to hybrid and online course format. As class sizes grow, so do the number of online and hybrid courses offered on college campuses. Some of these classes include PSC 100Y, BIT 100Y, BIM 110B, BIM 110C, LIN 001 and many more. Currently, several new hybrid and online courses are being […]

Students invent their own university majors. If you could invent your own major, what would it be and why? Travis Candieas, second-year psychology and history double major “An interdisciplinary major. It would be something revolving around education, but I feel that there can be more of an economic focus on it, and it wouldn’t be […]

The life of a UC Davis animal science student The cows that neighbor the Tercero Student Housing area are not just for Instagram and Snapchat pictures. Those cows, along with the goats, pigs, sheep and other animals that call UC Davis home, are integral to the campus’ global rank of second place in animal science […]

Sexual health and assault highlighted by on-campus campaign. UC Davis is made up of student voices and perspectives often used in the creation of campus clubs, governing bodies and campaigns. Of particular note is the increasing advocacy in recent years for sexual assault prevention and sexual health on college campuses, which serves as the emphasis […]

A few pros and cons of spring in Davis. Winter is over and spring is here! While there are countless reasons to rejoice over spring arriving, there are also some drawbacks that come with those reasons. Here are some of the pros and cons of the spring season at UC Davis. 1.Flowers are blooming With […]

UC Davis First-Year Seminar program offers wide variety of classes. From romance to cheddar cheese to zombies, the UC Davis First-Year Seminar program has it all. Students can choose from up to 200 seminars each year, with topics ranging from Japanese art to Davis culture to earthquakes to the NFL. Each seminar has an enrollment […]

UC Davis DNA Sequencing Facility provides services for researchers. When researchers in Davis need DNA analyzed, they need not go far. UC Davis’ College of Biological Sciences has its very own UC DNA Sequencing Facility to get the job done. “[The facility] facilitates the researchers’ work here and [tries] to give them a local place […]

UC Davis students share who they would switch places with for a day. If you could switch places with anyone in the world for one day, who would you switch places with and why?   Ian Sophie, third-year biological psychology and dance double major “I’d want to switch places with Ginger Rogers, spending a day […]

Student Health and Wellness Committee raises awareness about mental health. Each quarter, ASUCD’s Student Health and Wellness Committee (SHAWC) promotes student health and wellness with events and initiatives created to help students find a healthy and happy academic life. During Winter Quarter, SHAWC kicked off the “Mental Health Monologues” to promote mental health through an […]

Five Instagram accounts that will make your feed more interesting Whether you’re a first-year or a graduating senior, here are some Instagram accounts that every UC Davis student should follow.   UC Davis Study Abroad: @ucdavisabroad The UC Davis Study Abroad account consists of photos from students who have studied abroad with campus programs. Each photo […]

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 […]