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“I wrote about a bad review about my living situation, and [my landlord] wasn’t happy about it. He tried to sue me.” Victoria Cao, third-year natural sciences major “I got frostbite when I went skiing.” Connor Bry, second-year biology major “Two of my dogs and my brother got attacked by two pit bulls.” Sara Hutton, […]

“I want to write in my journal every day.” Deyanire Nava, second-year anthropology major “To go to the gym every day at 6 a.m.” Sarah Herrera, fourth-year psychology and english double major “To actually stick to my time management schedule.” Janine Johal, fourth-year biological psychology major “Do better than last quarter.” Brandon Stewart, third-year applied […]

Depression has become a college-aged epidemic. In response, UC Davis offers every student an internationally renowned and free system of psychological services. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a variety of mental health aid to every UC Davis student. Representatives of CAPS Central, The House and the Community Advisers Network (CAN) program have spoken about […]

Getting a cow for Christmas might be bizarre, and it also might not be a very good gift. But don’t worry — there are other more useful non-mooing things or perhaps knick-knacks that say, “This gift is from Davis.” Christmas is fast approaching, and yet, so are finals. There is really no time to think […]

UC Davis sporting events boast many crazy things, including interesting costumes, wild fans and lots of blue and gold. But when most Aggies go to a home football game, seeing a dog running on the field is at the bottom of their list of expectations. However, since the end of October, UC Davis football home […]

I like to put in earphones but not listen to anything. I like the solidarity. I just like having something in my ear. Phuong Le, third-year neurology, physiology and behavior major For me, I like writing things out to help me memorize stuff. Hafsah Dean, second-year cell biology major I like to start early so […]

A UC Davis student’s ambition to better the world has driven him to the world of entrepreneurship. What started as a New Year’s resolution is quickly turning into reality in the form of The Runaway Robot, a clothing company “focused on trying to make the world a better place” one shirt at a time. Alexander […]

During finals week, most of us will be cramming in the 24-Hour Study Room, holed up in some corner of Shields Library, or locked away in our apartments studying. Finals week puts a lot of demands on students who might have three to four exams, final papers due and sometimes project presentations to give or […]

On an average day, most people aren’t thinking about the lives of orphan children in Sudan or Saudi Arabia who are possibly experiencing a life of political turmoil, social unrest and dangerously unhealthy living conditions. But, after over six months of research digging deep into the lack of international standards for orphanages across the globe, […]

Ribbon fans fluttered through the air, changing from thick, brilliant strokes of color across the stage to thin wisps spiraling around dancing girls’ heads. They jumped, twirled and dazzled the audience with their synchronized moves. The Applegate Dance Company’s junior-level dance troupe Standing in Motion took home the $200 prize Saturday, Dec. 1 at the […]

The Class of 2016 is wrapping up their first quarter as college students, having undergone the difficulties acclimating to an entirely new environment. From pictures and posters to books and stuffed animals, college first-years have brought all kinds of items from home to make their dorm rooms feel a little more comforting. “I brought a […]

UC Davis is home to various Greek organizations. There are fraternities and sororities based on ethnicity and major and others with social and service goals. But now, a new fraternity has set foot on campus for a different cause. Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is a coeducational fraternity open to undergraduate students pursuing a […]