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The top eight necessities for your fall quarter New students have moved in, class is back in session and it’s time for another year to get underway here at UC Davis. Though we may have our backpacks and books, there are still a few things that students can’t live without, in addition to our precious […]

Downtown Davis restaurant hosts fundraisers to help families in need   On Sept. 23, Firehouse Subs, located at 212 F St., took part in a fundraiser in which 25% of sales were donated to the Amador Community Foundation to support families affected by the recent California wildfires. Other Firehouse locations in the Sacramento region also […]

Center under fire for alleged neglect, maltreatment of monkeys On Sept. 16, local activist group Free Davis Primates held its first protest of the year at the UC Davis California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC). The CNPRC, which allows researchers to experiment on non-human primates, has long been a source of controversy, with animal rights […]

Two of three suspects arrested by City of Davis police Early on Sept. 19, around 1:30 A.M, a fight broke out at KetMoRee Thai Restaurant and Bar, located at 238 G St. in Downtown Davis. The fight resulted in the stabbing of a 23-year-old male victim who was pronounced dead after being brought to the […]

Smoke from fires in Northern California effect air quality in nearby counties. The Butte and Valley fires, which began on Sept. 9 and 12 respectively, have recently spread smoke and ash throughout Yolo County. Since the Wragg fire broke out on July 22 near Lake Berryessa, Northern California has been plagued with a series of […]

International House to host fifth annual International The fifth annual International Festival will be held on Oct. 4 in Central Park from noon to 5:00 p.m. Hosted by International House, this multi-ethnic celebration promotes “Unity in Diversity” through live entertainment, food samples from around the world and many more family-friendly activities.   Ann Gunion, a […]

Students, activists discuss gender-neutral bathrooms in university settings For thousands of transgender students across the country, a trip to the restroom is a far more difficult task than most of their cisgender peers could ever imagine. Apprehension over this topic can lead to anxiety, dysphoria and in extreme cases, serious problems with mental and physical […]

ASUCD celebrates its centennial This year, UC Davis celebrates the 100 years of service and student representation that the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) has provided since its start in 1915. “We create student governments to better serve students and to make sure there are people who are willing to do the work to […]

People reflect on drought, effects on Davis and community With billboards everywhere sporting the all-too-familiar phrase “save water,” restaurants only serving water “upon request” and talk of a possible and much-needed El Nino in the midst, it is no news that the current drought is one of the worst California has seen in years. “The […]

Free concert to feature Giraffage and Rudeboi On Fri., May 29, the Entertainment Council will host the third annual Lawntopia, a free concert headlined by electronic music artist Giraffage and featuring hip hop artist Rudeboi as the opening act. The concert will take place on the Memorial Union quad and there will also be food […]

Yolo County takes part in National Peace Officer Memorial Day during National Police Week Last Friday at 12 p.m. the Yolo County law enforcement agencies and the Yolo County Retired Peace Officer Association hosted the Yolo County Fallen Officers Tribute at the Yolo County Peace Officer Memorial at the county courthouse in Woodland. Yolo County […]

People might soon be able to drink alcohol while biking around Sacramento, or at least while having the option to pedal, as they occupy one of 15 seats in a ‘bike bus’ that is steered by a sober chauffeur. According to Off the Chain Bike Bus Tours’ website, these ‘bike buses,’ or quadricycle vehicles, average […]