Features

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 […]

With limited dining out and takeout options, students find new inspiration for cooking While quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic limits many of life’s once-normal activities, it allows time to master skills that can be done from home. One such skill is cooking, providing students with the opportunity to explore new recipes and hone their techniques. […]

The student who assisted in launch of UC Davis Patio reflects on how the app allows new students to connect with one another During the pandemic, students have found it difficult to establish connections with their fellow Aggies. One way that new UC Davis students are connecting with each other online is through an app […]

According to three UC Davis students, everyone should be vaccinated when possible and put their trust in the science behind the vaccine As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2021, society is still struggling to contain the virus. Although cases are still rising, a step toward potential change began on Dec. 14, 2020, with the first […]

UC Davis Health is now offering vaccinations to some patients 75 and older and hopes to expand to more priority groups soon On Jan. 12, UC Davis Health began vaccinating patients less than a month after they first administered shots to their healthcare workers. UC Davis Health has been on the faster side of administering […]

Faculty discuss the challenge of conducting school online and the changes they’ve needed to make to be more accommodating Over the last two quarters of instruction, professors have needed to make changes to their style of teaching as well as be especially observant of and responsive to their students’ needs.  While teaching over Zoom, Noah […]