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Students find a sense of community in cooperative living Campus culture often encourages students to focus on themselves — to better improve their personal situations and therefore, be more successful coming out of college. There’s a small group of students on our campus, however, who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of their own small […]

Davis students and faculty comment on the use of Tinder in college Back in August, the popular dating application, Tinder, created a new feature that made it easier for college students to connect with each other. When Tinder was first introduced back in 2014, the app was used primarily on college campuses to encourage students […]

A conversation with the director and store manager at the Aggie Reuse Store The Aggie Reuse Store can go unnoticed if you frequent the Memorial Union but seldom stop by the Silo, but thrifters frequent this on-campus resource for its large array of second-hand items for student-friendly prices. Angela Ruan, director of the Aggie Reuse […]

Students discuss the popularity of instant noodles Instant noodles are considered to be the quintessential college student snack — most have tried them at some ungodly hour or knows someone who has. According to the World Instant Noodles Association, instant noodles were first made in Japan in 1958 by Momofuku Ando. They were called “Chicken […]

ROTC cadets reflect on experience as college students training to become officers in U.S. military The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is a program implemented in universities that trains college students to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Military. The Army ROTC is known to be one of the most successful national leadership programs and […]

Campus TAs weigh in on the value of their experiences The teaching assistant (TA) in a classroom can play a large role in student success. These individuals are resources for students who may not be ready to approach a professor for one-on-one help, and teaching assistants often hold discussion sessions with smaller portions of classes […]

Board members of Creator Crew talk about their new club Students use YouTube for a variety of reasons: listening to specific songs they’re in the mood for, watching new music videos and even getting help with studies through services such as Khan Academy. Another predominant use of YouTube is watching vlogs. “Vlog” is a portmanteau […]

How to navigate the pre-law journey   Virtually all pre-law students can attest to the fact that preparing for law school can be a strenuous and stress-inducing process. What with prepping for the LSAT, securing letters of recommendation from professors, being on the hunt for internship opportunities and writing and polishing their personal statements, many […]

An exhibit in Shields Library celebrates the 21st anniversary of the first Harry Potter book UC Davis students have been invited to the Harry Potter exhibit at Shields Library on campus. From now until March 2019, students can visit and check out various items on display in honor of the famous “Harry Potter” series by […]

How employment on campus can impact the trajectory of a student’s future Many students first job experiences come during college. While classes and extracurricular activities often occupy a lot of time, finding a job is an introduction to what adult life really has in store. With assets like the Internship and Career Center, students have […]

Students discuss their relationships with their parents While moving away from college means meeting new people and cultivating new friendships and relationships, it may also mean an increasing drift in student’s lives and relationships back from home — particularly relationships with their parents. “We’re less of an everyday type family, so I don’t end up […]

Students talk about how they stay organized during their college life College students have a number of obligations to keep track of, and students have various ways of staying on schedule. Keeping track of academic and personal responsibilities takes many forms — meal planning, scheduling around work and using a planner are just a few […]