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Students work at different animal barns on campus in exchange for free living at the facility Instead of being residential advisors for freshmen at dorms on campus, some students work as “RAs” for livestock at animal facilities on campus. Through barn residency programs, students can live rent-free for a year at one of nine animal […]

Students and faculty members fight to bring ASL course to campus The UC Davis Department of Linguistics will offer an American Sign Language (ASL) course for the first time ever this winter. Set to appear on the Winter Quarter 2019 registration calendar, the course will go under the title LIN 105. The course was approved […]

Students reflect on campus safety after recent crime increase Many parents send their children to UC Davis with the expectation that it is a safe and nurturing college town for students to flourish. With what seems like weekly crime alert notifications, however, students are left to question their sense of safety and security walking around […]

How freshmen find their footing at this point in the quarter For many freshmen, making the transition from high school to college is a big step forward. Some are first-generation college goers, while others have a long history of college in their family. Regardless of the situation, it can be quite intimidating to step on to a […]

Students talk about what friendships mean to them, how they balance social lives with academic life Getting a degree might be the reason that students go through the college application process and stay at their university of choice for another four years, but it’s not the only thing that counts by the end of a […]

A comprehensive list on where to find free food on campus Ah, food. Some love to eat it, but hate paying for it. For many students living on a college budget, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy diet without spending tons of money at the grocery store. Lucky for you, UC Davis and […]

An inside look into how Davis is empowering women Prytanean Women’s Honor Society has been the catalyst of change for many years and continues the tradition of giving women a platform to showcase their abilities and influence at UC Davis. Lynda Jones, the advisor of the Prytanean Women’s Honor Society since 2004, discussed the history […]

After living the all-you-can-eat lifestyle at the dining commons, some freshman experience the weight gain consequences. It’s 11p.m., time for “Late Night.” You have finally finished all of your Math 17A homework so you drag yourself out of your room and walk the short distance to the dining commons. You walk in and your nose […]

Students talk about their experiences with long distance relationships “Distance makes the heart grow fonder” or “out of sight, out of mind”? Sustaining and nurturing a relationship in itself can be a difficult process for young adults, and when the one person you want to spend the most time with turns out to be the […]

Fifth-year students talk about their educational paths at UC Davis With college being broken up into four years — freshman, sophomore, junior and senior — the undergraduate experience is often depicted as a four-year endeavor, despite the presence of students who take a longer or shorter amount of time to complete their degrees. Nancy Nguyen, […]

Turning 21 opens new doors and opportunities for students to enjoy their time in Davis For many students, turning 21 can reveal new experiences for fun and socialization. Ranging from attending the bars in downtown Davis or Sacramento, to taking advantage of the nearby Napa Valley, students find themselves open to much more opportunities upon […]

Students reflect on the more peculiar parts of campus Questionable places can be found on campus if you know where to look for them. Creepy messages on staircases, a worn jail-like bed in the bathroom and a building designed for people to get lost can lead students to ask, “Why?” and “What does it all […]