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Unwrapping the cultural significance of the Mexican holiday Autumn signifies different things for different people. For some, the coming of fall and the changing of leaves represents growth and progress. For others, the season symbolizes comfort and warmth. For many people from the Chicanx/Latinx community, autumn is a time of remembrance. Día de los Muertos, […]

The Involvement Fair continues growth, staff expresses excitement over its success Every year, the Center for Student Involvement hosts the Involvement Fair on the Quad during Fall Quarter. The involvement fair showcases hundreds of student organizations to help students find a group that fits their interests best. This year, the Involvement Fair took place on […]

Students talk about owning and taking care of a pet Having a furry friend by your side may sound appealing, but it’s good to know both the good and the bad when it comes to making decisions about taking on the responsibility of another life. UC Davis students spoke about the positives and negatives of […]

Tips to organize your life better to reduce stress levels Transitioning into college or even just living up to the demands and reality of university life are often credited as being large stressors in the lives of young adults. Not only do students have to maintain their GPA’s, but they also feel obligated to maintain […]

UC Davis English department introduces new graduate program to begin in 2019 The UC Davis English department will introduce a new two-year graduate program, a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing (MFA), starting in the 2019-20 school year. The program is heavily focused on “studio time” meaning that students will concentrate on creating […]

After a year of inactivity, the French Club is reinstated on campus After a yearlong hiatus, the French Club is back at UC Davis. The club disbanded for the 2017-2018 school year, due to lack of new leadership. However, a new group of passionate individuals have recently revived the club and are hoping to make […]

Davis students comment on public transportation, campus parking Many Davis students have had near-death experiences with a biker pushing the 15 mph speed limits. But biking is one of the many quirks Davis students love about their campus. Davis is often referred to as one of the “Bicycle Capitals of the Nation,” the city is […]

UC Davis Theatre department offers a wide variety of costume rentals for Halloween With Halloween on the horizon, students are awaiting the moments when they can freely express themselves and who they are within, whether that be a ghost, a meme or a historical figure. For those who are filled with glee at the idea […]

What it’s like being a transfer student at UC Davis UC Davis admitted roughly 10,000 transfer students for the 2018-19 academic year. For many newly transferred students, most of whom have previously attended a junior college, learning the ins and the outs of the UC system can be a challenge all on its own. But […]

Students offer support on how to stay fed while managing school, work and clubs Transitioning from the dorms to living off campus is a change for many students. Students have the option to live with their close friends, have their own bathroom and live wherever they choose. However, some note that they soon find stress […]

Advice from former and current undeclared college freshman Heading out into the world as you graduate from high school and walking into “adult life” in college can be challenging enough as it is, and if you don’t know what you want to study, you might think you’re in for a tough time, but that really […]

A comprehensive list of all places to snooze at UC Davis So you were up late last night, tapping the keys on your computer and getting that essay in just in time to hit the submit button before 8:59 a.m. The single most important thing that could get you through your day without snapping at […]