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Graduating seniors express nostalgic feelings during their final quarter College is often referred to as the “best four years of your life,” and they go by too soon. In a few short months our seniors will leave the comfort of our quirky campus and make their way into the “adult world,” but before they leave […]

Campus department offers trips in whitewater rafting, hiking and more With Spring Quarter comes lots of sun and lots of fun in said sun. Everyone wants to get outside and enjoy all of the activities Davis has to offer. First-year economics major Edita Astaguana spoke about how excited she was to participate in outdoor activities […]

Through RateMyProfessors.com students can evaluate professors online “Awesome, Good, Average, Poor, Awful” — all ratings available to assign to professors on a website students know well: RateMyProfessors.com. Founded in May 1999, the website allows college students to rate professors and institutions from America, Canada and the United Kingdom, according to the website. To use the […]

Students discuss how they alter their celebrations to cater to the quarter system Each year, students plan trips home and family vacations to coincide with religious holidays that fall during quarter breaks. Many, however, do not consider other students whose religious holidays fall on school days. Imagine having a midterm during Christmas. While it may […]

Professors Ari Kelman and Elizabeth Miller two of 173 American and Canadian winners On April 10, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the 2019 recipients of the Guggenheim Fellowship. Of the 173 American and Canadian winners, two were from UC Davis: Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Academic Programs and history professor Ari Kelman […]

A glimpse into secret societies in universities Since the founding and rise to infamy of Yale’s secret society Skull and Bones in 1832, college students across the nation have followed suit, creating their own secret societies. Most secret societies on college campuses prioritize keeping secret not their existence but what happens in them. This includes […]

Students share theories and expectations for the final film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s third phase It’s been nearly a year since “Avengers: Infinity War” came out, but on the off chance that you haven’t heard about what happens in it, be warned: there are spoilers ahead. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the shared […]

Behind the scenes of the juice-making process and why students buy so much of the apple product The famous Apple-A-Day apple cider, sold at the Davis Farmers Market, has been one of the most popular stands for years. Buyers have been amazed by how tasty the cider is and have returned to the farmers market […]

Students, faculty and members of the UC Davis community ride electric JUMP bikes around campus and the city of Davis Bright red with a sturdy seat and practical basket, these electric bikes can be seen zooming past the rainbow of regular bikes owned by students. JUMP bikes have made their mark on the UC Davis […]

Students face the problem of tax illiteracy in their first tax seasons as adults Millions of Americans rushed to file their taxes before April 15. For many students, filing taxes is a new adventure that they’ll have to embark on for the rest of their lives. Many students don’t have experience with doing taxes and […]

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine hosts a family-friendly tradition with Dachshunds It’s time to place your bets on your favorite sausage dog, because the Doxie Derby is back. Picnic Day is right around the corner, and while there are many events planned for the day, one of the most anticipated is the Doxie Derby. […]

Behind the scenes of a popular tradition While part of the world can anticipate the fashion shows of Fashion Week around the world, Picnic Day visitors can anticipate the annual fashion show hosted by UC Davis’ Fashion and Design Society. It showcases the work of students in the Fashion and Design Society and those in […]