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Baby got (your) back
FeaturesMay 12, 2015
Davis Food Co-op provides a support group for new parents On G street in downtown Davis is a small house with cheerful yellow walls, a pink roof and large windows. This little house is the Davis Food Co-op’s Teaching Kitchen, and it is a meeting space for many of the Co-op’s interest groups and cooking […]

How would you rule?
FeaturesMay 7, 2015
Students consider their first order of business if in charge If you were stranded on a desert island and are designated ruler of that island, what would your first rule be? Juliana Noronha Second-year neurobiology, physiology, and behavior major “My first rule would be for them to call me ‘master of the universe!’” […]

If people came with a warning label, what would yours be?
FeaturesMay 7, 2015
Kevin Horng Second-year environmental science and management major “Accident prone.” Natalie Flores Second-year exercise biology major “Daydreamer.” Micah Marmorstein First-year chemical engineer major “Excessively shows off.” Matthis Groupe Third-year animal biology major “Nerd.” Rachelle Fishbin First-year women and gender […]

Aggie Daily Calendar
FeaturesMay 5, 2015
TUES., MAY 5 Classical Bassoon & Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis Free baroque bassoon performance by Ricardo Rosales with wine tasting host Susan Leonardi. Salsa Night 9:30 p.m. The Graduate, Davis Dance lessons with Cori from “Barbara’s Dancing Tonight,” hosted by DJ Miguel. Tickets are $6. Big Day of Giving […]

UC Davis Institute for Social Science holds inaugural conference series
FeaturesMay 5, 2015
Guest lecturers, faculty discuss relevance of social science research The UC Davis Institute for Social Science inaugural conference series will host its final event this Friday on “Social Networks in Decision Making.” The conference will include talks from guest lecturers and faculty in a wide range of departments, including philosophy, psychology, anthropology, veterinary medicine, economics, […]

UC Davis celebrates LGBTQIA community with annual PRIDE month
FeaturesMay 5, 2015
PRIDE coordinators discuss purpose of month, planning, events In recognition of May as Pride month, the UC Davis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Resource Center plans to celebrate the diversity and importance of LGBTQIA individuals within the campus community. “I believe Pride month is a way for our community to get […]

Current, former ASUCD officials weigh in on lack of student involvement
FeaturesApril 30, 2015
Low voter turnout in latest ASUCD election raises concerns on student representation in association Recently, participating in the ASUCD popular election has seemed to be an unpopular decision, with only a 2.3 percent voter turnout of the student body in last quarter’s election. With a lack of candidates running, the election allowed the six candidates […]

Students, faculty, community moves ‘Beyond the Conversation’
FeaturesApril 28, 2015
TEDxUCDavis hosts annual conference at Mondavi Center On Sunday, as the lights dimmed in the Mondavi Center, the energy in the audience only continued to rise. The annual TEDxUCDavis, an independently organized TED talk, was about to begin. The ambience of the event suggested that the ideas to be presented — according to TED philosophy, […]

Aggie Daily Calendar
FeaturesApril 28, 2015
TUES., APRIL 28 Classical Bassoon & Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. Monticello Seasonal Cuisine, Davis Free baroque bassoon performance by Ricardo Rosales with wine tasting host Susan Leonardi. Salsa Night 9:30 p.m. The Graduate, Davis Dance lessons with Cori from ‘Barbara’s Dancing Tonight,’ hosted by DJ Miguel. Tickets are $6. UC Davis Reading Series […]

Five steps to studying abroad
FeaturesApril 28, 2015
How to begin the study abroad process At some point during their college careers, many UC Davis students opt to leave town and experience a different culture. From spending a quarter eating pizza in Rome to watching the springtime cherry blossoms bloom in Japan, students from all years and a variety of majors choose to […]

Meet your ASUCD Executive Office
FeaturesApril 28, 2015
ASUCD President and Vice President share goals, trivia Mariah Watson: Third-year international relations and philosophy double major and current ASUCD President Mariah Watson hopes to corroborate student relations with ASUCD by promoting accessibility and making sure ASUCD remains dynamic in correspondence with student needs. “It’s ASUCD’s 100th birthday, which I think is incredible, and a […]

“Running” the race
FeaturesApril 23, 2015
Three students work to ensure the 3rd annual Stride for Aggie Pride run goes off without a hitch The annual Stride for Aggie Pride 5K is only in its third year, but has already reached new heights. Over 3,000 runners are registered to participate in this year’s race, which will take place on campus on […]

