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Racking up the damage done by the 2015 methane leak
FeaturesMarch 14, 2016
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 […]

Not-so-social media
FeaturesMarch 11, 2016
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 […]

Black Lives Matter: Then and there, here and now
FeaturesMarch 10, 2016
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 […]

Bring ‘insert big-name musical artist here’ to Davis
FeaturesMarch 9, 2016
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 […]

Conference brings math, art together
FeaturesMarch 9, 2016
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 […]

Students fighting for students
FeaturesMarch 8, 2016
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, […]

Some novel ideas
FeaturesMarch 7, 2016
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 […]

UC Davis ranks high on Peace Corps lists
FeaturesMarch 4, 2016
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 […]

Finding the cure through household pets
FeaturesMarch 3, 2016
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 […]

A major switch-a-roo
FeaturesMarch 3, 2016
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 […]

Practicing mindfulness meditation
FeaturesMarch 1, 2016
UC Davis Occupational Health Services seeks to improve wellbeing Since the beginning of February, Occupational Health Services (OHS) has been focusing on UC Davis students’, staff members’ and faculties’ health and wellbeing through the new Mindfulness Meditation program. The sessions are led by Beth Cohen, a consulting psychologist and former director of the UC Davis […]

Our favorite pick up lines
FeaturesFebruary 29, 2016
Students reveal their favorite pickup lines and if they would actually work What’s your favorite pickup line, and would it work on you? Damien Amzallag, second-year economics and statistics double major “What works surprisingly a lot is speaking in French. It wouldn’t work on me though, [since I] know the language.” […]

