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Five great outdoor trails to try this New Year. After the holidays, most of us feel the need to head to the gym and work off those delicious pounds of cake, cookies and other holiday desserts. Instead of running on a treadmill and staring mindlessly at the time as it inches by, hit up these […]

Students discuss favorite aspect of winter in Davis. What is your favorite thing about winter in Davis? Claudia Dastmalchi, fourth-year biotechnology major   “I like the […] cozy nature you have indoors, and everyone’s got […] their pumpkin spice lattes. Everyone’s […] more gathered around each other.”         Jacob Hurst, third-year anthropology […]

UC Davis researchers design device that regulates asthma. In 2015, a team of UC Davis researchers received a four-year grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to develop a wearable sensor that measures the lung function of asthma patients in response to environmental triggers. This team has worked collaboratively for almost a decade on […]

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. […]