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Students, staff discuss October theme of domestic violence awareness Every year since 1989, U.S. Congress has passed a public law designating every October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Oct. 23, students at the UC Davis Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) held the university’s first-ever panel on the topics of dating and domestic […]

TUES., OCT. 27 New Parent Network 10 to 11:30 a.m. Davis Food Co-Op, Davis Learn how to make yummy new recipes for your newly arrived little ones or any on the way. Trivia Night 9 to 11 p.m. Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis Join teams of three to six people to answer unique and challenging trivia questions. […]

Director, operations manager, volunteers discuss center’s goals Since 1972, the California Raptor Center (CRC) has been rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned birds for the purposes of education and research.  Each year, hundreds of these predatory birds are brought in; 60 percent are released back into the wild. On Oct. 17, the center had their […]

That time of the year has finally arrived again — the weather is slowly becoming chilly and Halloween and Thanksgiving are rapidly approaching. What better way is there to get ready for the season than making treats for yourself, friends or for fun fall parties? For those who feel candy corn is a little too […]

Students reveal the most inspirational quote they’ve ever heard What is the most inspiring thing anyone has ever said to you? Elijah Pipersburg, third-year public service major: “‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’ We’ve got a lot of people who are talented, and we’ve got a lot of people putting in work. […]

Recognizing Illnesses Very Early and Responding organization holds obstacle course fundraiser to raise money for various programs. Founded in 2013 by a small group of undergraduate students, Recognizing Illnesses Very Early and Responding (RIVER) is an organization dedicated to educating and providing accessible dietary resources and consultations for the underserved, uninsured and at-risk community in […]

Veterinary researchers discuss the possibility of stem cell therapy in humans Dogs and cats may soon become more than just their owners’ pets by giving their human companions an even greater gift: a chance for a healthier life. Doctors from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine believe that because these animals are affected by […]

TUESDAY, OCT. 20 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. Women-Trans-Femme workshops at Bike […]

Students discuss which fictional characters they wish were real If you could bring one fictional character to life, who would it be and why?   Irene Whalen, fourth-year psychology and communication double major “Spongebob Squarepants. He’s just so funny and he makes people laugh, [so] I want him sponge-sized so I can carry him around […]

Updates on the UC Davis construction projects Since the last academic year, construction can be seen on every corner of the UC Davis campus. Whether it’s the beginning of a new International Center near the Segundo Residence Halls or the temporary walls on the second floor of the Memorial Union, students are beginning to question […]

Police, counselors and students work together to promote safe drinking habits in Davis According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, four out of five college students drink alcohol and about half of the students who do are binge-drinkers. Alcohol-related problems can lead to injury, sexual assault and abuse, academic struggles, mental illness, […]

UC Davis law professor discusses plans for three-year term. This October, UC Davis School of Law Professor Karima Bennoune was chosen out of 38 candidates to be appointed as special rapporteur of cultural rights to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council. As special rapporteur, Bennoune will report to the UN Human Rights Council (the […]