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Students and faculty discuss the stigma surrounding substance abuse and how COVID-19 has affected recovery For information on addiction counseling at UC Davis visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/other-services/intervention-services  According to Defining the Addiction Treatment Gap, over 23.5 million Americans suffer from substance abuse. This statistic is equivalent to one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12 […]

UC Davis Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates share how their artistic outlook has changed since the start of the pandemic For four UC Davis graduate students earning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered their use of art mediums and their sources for artistic inspiration. Kelley O’Leary, an MFA […]

A UC Davis student combines her love for crystals, music and jewelry in her handcrafted jewelry business As the pandemic carries on into the new year, students continue to find ways to express their creativity from home. Gabrielle Reid, a third-year communication major, combined her love for crystals and many different art forms to create […]

UC Davis professors and the the vice president of the Finance and Investment Club break down the terminology, steps and potential mistakes during the investment process As students prepare to enter the workforce, financial literacy becomes a more commonly needed skill as investments have the capacity to impact one’s future.  Investing is a complicated process […]

From speed dating to exotic vineyards, below is a comprehensive list of local Valentine’s Day activities that comply with public health regulations While everyone is confined to their homes, it might be difficult to experience a traditional Valentine’s Day. Even without a sense of normalcy, however, here are a few socially-distanced activities to participate in […]

Through Hearts Over Hands, students serve as one-on-one mentors for children all over the country During the COVID-19 pandemic, students have had to adjust to virtual classes and the cancelation or postponement of most summer camps and after school enrichment programs. This has left many caretakers struggling to keep their kids busy and engaged in […]

Academic enhancer postbaccalaureate programs aim to help students reach their professional goals For students who are pursuing careers in medicine and other health professions, there may be significant pressure to perform well during their undergraduate studies. Some may be discouraged if they do not graduate with a grade point average (GPA) as high as they […]

Throughout the pandemic, volunteer and service organizations have continued to work to improve the Davis community With stay-at-home orders and social distancing protocols in place, in-person volunteering activities have been minimal. However, many students and faculty have found ways to safely provide positive impacts on the Davis community. Inspired by actor John Krasinski’s Some […]

Professors and tutoring administration share the behind-the-scenes work of asynchronous classes and tips for students’ success As asynchronous classes are becoming increasingly encouraged universitywide, students and teachers have had to pivot to new educational practices.  Gregory Dobbins, an English professor, outlined the difficulties behind conducting asynchronous classes. Dobbins said that they are hard to take […]

May speaks about leadership in 2020 and the importance of diversity in higher education As a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and a historic election, 2020 has called for a greater recognition of leadership within the Black community, which has been disproportionately affected by these […]

Students and faculty reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy Over the years, UC Davis students and faculty have taken part in many celebrations and dedications honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. King’s assassination on April 4, 1968, had such an emotional impact on the UC Davis School of Law students, many of whom were […]

Students discuss the portrayal of people of color in Disney movies and the overall message that they took from the film Near the end of last December, Disney Pixar released a new animated film, “Soul.” The film explores what it means to have a purpose in life. One of the main characters, a middle school […]