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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 […]

University to offer affordable bike helmets and 5 dollar CoHo gift cards to helmet-wearing students The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) has partnered with various members of the UC Davis community to launch “Helmet Hair Don’t Care,” a new bike helmet promotion campaign. This initiative will provide students with inexpensive helmet options along with […]

Chancellor receives some support, some opposition from faculty The battle over the future of UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi is heating up as members of the sciences faculty and the humanities faculty are at odds over their feelings on Katehi’s involvement with DeVry University, King Abdulaziz University and John Wiley & Sons textbook company. […]

12 faculty members across nine campuses make up Systemwide Peer Review Committee On March 18, University of California President Janet Napolitano sent a letter to the UC community addressing sexual harassment and violence on UC campuses. In the letter, Napolitano announced that she was planning to expand the President’s Task Force on Preventing and Responding […]

With growing demand for mental health services, UC hopes that new hirings will provide better access On March 24, the University of California (UC) announced a plan to hire a total of 85 clinicians across the UC system. The increase is set to help with a growing demand for resources in student mental health. “The […]

Community will get an inside look of life at The Cannery during 5K, 10K run The Cannery, a new housing community in Davis, will inaugurate the first annual Can Run on April 23 and all proceeds will go to public schools in Davis. The Can Run will feature a 5K and 10K run in addition […]

The life of a UC Davis animal science student The cows that neighbor the Tercero Student Housing area are not just for Instagram and Snapchat pictures. Those cows, along with the goats, pigs, sheep and other animals that call UC Davis home, are integral to the campus’ global rank of second place in animal science […]

Picnic Day Pre-Week activities to include contests, cow milking and concerts. UC Davis will hold its annual Picnic Day Pre-Week festivities from April 11 to 15 leading up to the 102nd Picnic Day celebration on Saturday, April 16. Each day, a new activity will take place on the UC Davis Quad from noon to 1 […]

Davis community celebrates life of Cesar Chavez, discusses social inequality On Sunday April 3, the City of Davis celebrated Cesar Chavez Day at the Veterans Memorial Center at 203 E 14th St. The event featured Dr. Tonantzin Rodriguez, who spoke about health inequities facing minority groups, emphasizing the effects on the Latino community. She cited […]