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It has been over 100 years since the world experienced the devastating 1918 pandemic, and history seems to be repeating itself, according to UC Davis professors Before COVID-19, it had been over 100 years since the world experienced the H1N1 influenza pandemic, more commonly known as the Spanish flu. The flu hit right at the […]

Organizations share their impact on the Davis and Yolo County homeless communities While today’s “new normal” continues to change many aspects of life, issues like homelessness have remained present amid the difficulties of a pandemic. With rising health concerns, leaders in Yolo County continue to adjust in order to provide resources for the homeless community.  […]

The UC system’s support for immigrant students aims to help them through changing legislation and administrations In 2015, the UC system began an initiative to provide legal services for immigrants directly through the school. Operating out of UC Davis’s law school, the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center (UCIMM) has been able to help students and […]

Holiday traveling differs from previous years as hotels and airports see a decline in guests and passengers among increased health guidelines Unlike previous holiday seasons, this winter brings travel limitations as the number of COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed across the country and California reverts back to the purple tier. Consequently, hotels and airlines have both […]

Yolo County Toys for Tots has altered its annual program in order to ensure that children receive toys this holiday season Despite the pandemic, Yolo County Toys for Tots remains committed to providing toys to children during the holiday season. In order to maintain the safety of volunteers and participants, the coordinators have made significant […]

The executive director, board members of Tree Davis detail the environmental and mental health benefits of planting trees Tree Davis’s mission, stated on their website, is “to enhance and expand our urban forest by teaching the people of our community to plant and care for trees.” Every weekend from October to April before the pandemic, […]

The flexibility of online classes allows for education from any location Education has taken a new course with remote learning this year, allowing the traditional on-campus experience to become more open-ended and flexible. There is no longer a set location for students, as they can access classes from anywhere with a reliable source of WiFi. […]

Unitrans has increased its safety precautions and hourly wages for drivers to combat the projected driver shortage once the pandemic subsides Due to the pandemic, Unitrans is currently operating at reduced service. Once services return to normal, however, they are expecting a significant shortage of drivers: less than half the amount needed to operate regular […]

The class of 2024 decides where to live next quarter amidst a year of remote learning The class of 2024 began their freshman year of college in the middle of a pandemic, stuck in a new reality ruled by COVID-19. As health guidelines continue to adapt, this year’s freshman class is making decisions about their […]

How six UC campuses are revolutionizing contact tracing to control the spread of COVID-19 UC Davis and the wider UC system have been contributors to COVID-19 research and COVID-prevention tools since the beginning of the pandemic. One of these tools is California COVID Notify, a contact tracing app that can notify participants when they have […]

Online platforms like Love Campus, created by UC Berkeley students, offer the opportunity to make connections and possibly meet a partner As dating comes to an abrupt halt during COVID-19, Lena Reibstein, a UC Berkeley third-year studying film and data science and founder of Love Campus, began the show Love Campus as a nationwide alternative […]

Davis students reflect on Davis’s political climate and its effects on their beliefs In the wake of a divisive election, many believe that “political bubbles,” or being surrounded by one’s own beliefs, are more frequently occuring, including in college towns. Evan Cragin, a fourth-year political science major and the executive director of the Davis College […]