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First-generation college students share insights on collegiate journeys Navigating one’s way through college may be difficult as is, but having to do so as a first-generation college student can be exponentially more challenging. This is understood by many UC Davis students and faculty members. In fact, over 45 percent of UC Davis undergraduate students are […]

Texting for help, mental health, crisis remediation The Crisis Text Line is a free national service provided around the clock by volunteers who are trained to be crisis counselors. Founded in 2013 by Nancy Lublin, this service opens up another medium to help someone in need that doesn’t involve traveling any distance or feeling the […]

Showcasing prestigious academia On the first floor of Shields Library, there is a small display of books written by UC Davis faculty. Hailing from disparate disciplines, many campus educators publish books in addition to their journal articles, research and teaching. Professors Julia Simon of the French and Italian Department, Andres Resendez of the History Department […]

Despite breaking news, the volcano has been erupting for over 30 years Hawaii is an island paradise known for its jaw-dropping beauty, rich culture, and active volcanoes. Located along the southeast coast of Hawaii, Kilauea is one of the five volcanoes that make up the big island of Hawaii. In the past month, the eruption […]

Addressing issues of health care, environment through fashion Graduate students in the design department at UC Davis work on many diverse projects in pursuit of their interests and passions following the completion of their undergraduate degrees. Lanwei Su, a graduate student at UC Davis working toward her MFA in design, began a project designing smart […]

Interesting tidbits about one of Davis’ classics   It’s open… rain or shine!   The Davis Farmers Market, located at Central Park in Downtown Davis, operates every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year round. Right now through Oct. 24, the farmers market also operates from 4:30 p.m. to sunset on Wednesday evenings […]

A closer look at one of UC Davis’ most influential minors The UC Davis School of Education was founded in 2002 on the principles of leadership, community and commitment to education. The school offers a wide range of courses and programs for students to explore — among them, the education minor. Education encompasses a diverse […]

14-year-old Tanishq Abraham set to graduate from UC Davis with biomedical engineering degree this spring Most people at the age of 14 are concerned about entering their first year of high school, but 14-year-old Tanishq Abraham will be graduating from UC Davis with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. At the age of 7, Abraham […]

Gerrymandering, human rights, sexual orientation, travel bans and corporations taken up Gill v. Whitford This case takes up partisan gerrymandering in the state of Wisconsin. The case was reviewed by a three-judge federal district court and was argued before the Supreme Court on Oct. 3, 2017. Christopher Elmendorf, a professor at the UC Davis School […]

Roving reporter uncovers student plans The summer months can be an ambitious period of self-realization for students. Taking many forms, it’s an opportunity to travel to new places, explore professional realms, complete research and fulfill major requirements. Taking a walk down the quad will reveal the diverse paths students follow and the opportunities that pop […]

Dutch Bros brings community together to support finding cure for ALS Friday, May 11 marked Dutch Bros’ 12th annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Each of the over 300 stands joined forces to support finding a cure for ALS, with a fundraising goal of $1 million. The fundraiser, which began […]

Davis students give children in need magical experience For decades, Disney’s cinematic genius has brought joy to people of all ages. To this day, Disney continues to give people the opportunity to use their imagination to keep the magic alive. Last spring, a group of Davis students decided to continue to keep the magic alive […]