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UC Davis researchers tap into brain activity when reading. Whether studying textbooks for an exam or opening up a crisp new novel to enjoy, reading is a part of many people’s everyday lives. We learn how to read at such a young age that it almost appears surprising that so much goes into it. The […]

Protesters respond to criticism by accusing UC Davis administrators of intimidation Before the Fire Katehi protesters voluntarily left their sit-in of the fifth floor of Mrak Hall on Friday, April 15, the group faced backlash from several sources who claimed their protest was disruptive and intimidating to others. Several videos which showed the protesters making […]

Center to bring together community college leaders for training in deeper community college challenges UC Davis recently announced the launch of Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research. The program, designed for community college leaders such as college presidents and chancellors, will consist of four three-day meetings where issues facing the California Community […]

UC Davis women’s water polo team defeats UC Irvine 6-4 The joyous air of Picnic Day over campus was surely present at the Schaal Aquatics Center this past Saturday, April 16, as the UC Davis women’s water polo team took down UC Irvine 6-4. The tie in the first quarter would lead any spectator at […]

Students discuss what would place them in the Guinness Book of World Records. If you were to be in the Guinness Book of World Records, what would you be in it for? Sean Babij, fourth-year managerial economics major “Rescuing the most animals.”             Mary Pham, fourth-year psychology major “[Inventing] the […]

UC Davis nearly doubles strategic communications budget following string of negative incidences against the university’s image According to documents obtained by the Sacramento Bee, UC Davis spent at least $175,000 trying to repair its image following an incident in Nov. 2011 in which a campus police officer pepper-sprayed student protesters on the Quad. The aggressive […]

Event planners, students anticipate 102nd Picnic Day. As UC Davis students and community members anticipate the 102nd annual Picnic Day this Saturday, April 16, many look forward to the excitement and animation that comes with the event. However, for some people, Picnic Day is not just a day out of the year. Instead, it symbolizes […]

A review of Zuma Poke in Downtown Davis I was on my way to get a latte from Temple Coffee Roasters before heading to campus to study for that first round of week three midterms when I saw the biggest line of people in Downtown Davis since Woodstock’s had $1 slice nights. Intrigued, and looking […]

Parent’s are the reason most athletes get into sports, and, more importantly, are the reason they stick with it. They say everything changes when you have children. Although I do not have any kids of my own, I can definitely speak to my parent’s dedication to my former career as a student-athlete. I started swimming […]

Area 52 to aid engineering and technology-based startups Area 52 has everything an entrepreneur could ever need: a large facility stocked with business-related resources and tools, professional training in management and a friendly environment that offers university resources and connections. Developed by CEO Tim Keller, a UC Davis alumnus, Area 52 is an area for […]

Audit claims percentage of admitted out-of-state students has increased over the years, causing in-state students to be turned away from their schools of choice In late March, the new state audit released a 126-page report accusing the University of California (UC) of admitting too many out-of-state applicants to its campuses and turning away local students. […]

University recognized for ADVANCE Program and CAMPOS Initiative On March 29, Forbes named UC Davis the number-one college for women in STEM. Using Forbes’ 2016 Best Value colleges ranking, the magazine assessed schools with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics and found the rate of attendance by women. Forbes states that UC […]