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TUES., JAN. 5 Salsa Tuesday 9:30 p.m. The Graduate, Davis Dance lessons with Cori from ‘Barbara’s Dancing Tonight,’ hosted by DJ Miguel. Tickets are $6. Trivia Night 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis Compete against other teams in answering the hardest trivia questions! Free and open to all ages. WED., JAN. 6 Unofficial […]

New app helps UC Davis students quit smoking Since the emergence of the smoke and tobacco free policy on campus in January 2014, UC Davis has seen a shift to a healthier environment for students. After almost two years since the policy’s implementation, a new app called “This Is Quitting” has been created to help […]

UC Davis experts discuss what to expect with El Niño hitting California this year. Recently, the weather phenomenon “El Niño” has been an intriguing topic of conversation for many people, with talk of the storm hitting California this year. Due to this prediction, the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences hosted a discussion panel and […]

UC Davis clubs host first annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day On Nov. 21, Active Minds, Out of the Darkness and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) clubs collaborated to host the first-ever International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Survivor Day), held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the UC Davis Student Community Center. […]

The Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies studies department fosters community discussions for students. This year, the Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies (ME/SA) department and the Cross Cultural Center (CCC) at UC Davis created a series of bi-weekly events called the “Chai Chats,” where ME/SA community members can come together to engage in discussions […]

10 holiday decorations that will impress both your friends and bank account It can be hard to get into the holiday spirit with finals right around the corner and the quarter’s remaining budget running tight. Just in time to boost you through finals week and into winter break, here are 10 easy and guiltless decorations […]

Eight things that are guaranteed to happen this Thanksgiving. This time of year is all about being thankful. That could mean a variety of things, including thankfulness for friends, family, health, safety or an abundance of good food. Whatever you’re thankful for, here are eight things that are no-doubt guaranteed to happen this Thanksgiving: You’ll […]

Study abroad students in Paris during terrorist attacks discuss their initial reactions, thoughts, fears All UC Davis study abroad students were pronounced “accounted for and unharmed” after terrorist attacks killed 130 people and injured 368 in Paris on Nov. 13. The first attack was carried out by three suicide bombers near the Stade de France […]

Researchers discuss wildlife protection and potential threat to humans According to a recent UC Davis study, the fisher species has dropped dramatically in the last three years, resulting in their new classification as an endangered species in California. This decline in the fisher community has drawn attention toward possible threats that humans face as well. […]

Students, police officers discuss increase in crime alerts, preventative measures. Due to a recent rise in the frequency of crime alerts UC Davis students receive from the UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD), many students are under the misconception that crime rates in Davis have increased heavily in the past year. “[There were] maybe three to […]

TUES., NOV. 24 Salsa Tuesday 9:30 p.m. The Graduate, Davis Dance lessons with Cori from ‘Barbara’s Dancing Tonight,’ hosted by DJ Miguel. Tickets are $6. Trivia Night 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis Compete against other teams in answering the hardest trivia questions! Free and open to all ages. New Parent Network 10 […]

Students discuss their impractical, yet one-of-a-kind talents “If you had to enter a competition for the “Most Uselessly Unique Talent,” what would your talent be?” Narda Gonzalez, second-year genetics major “I’m really good at stuffing things into my backpack.”               Israel Curry, first-year microbiology major “Eating. I’m good at […]