Top Stories

With the departure of U.S. Bank from its Memorial Union (MU) location, conversation about the future of banking services in the university has engendered alternative options. One group of students and alumni is beginning the process of installing a student-run credit union to take up the financial role that U.S. Bank once served on campus. […]

Back in February 27, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) began a project to replace 2,000 feet of natural gas distribution lines in the Stonegate neighborhood of West Davis. In November 2011, a total of 42 gas leaks had been reported, but the number has risen to 60 in the months since. A total of 81 […]

Last Friday, students took part in a “Kiss-in Against Capital” at the Memorial Union (MU). Participants gathered at noon to make out and bring awareness to student debt and issues concerning the UC Regents. The event took place in solidarity with similar events around the world. — HANNAH STRUMWASSER

A forum was held last Tuesday titled Freedom of Expression in the University: Rights and Challenges, which explored freedom of expression on college campuses and the ideas of civility and respect. A panel consisting of Professor of Law Vik Amar, Professor of Law Alan Brownstein, UC Davis Civility Project affiliate Jaki Joanino, UC Davis Civility Project affiliate […]

UC Davis’ 98th annual Picnic Day is just around the corner and this year’s festivities will once again be promoted by the grassroots campaign, “Handle Your Shit.” The campaign was started last year by a few students who worked to save Picnic Day from being permanently shut down due to consistent violations concerning alcohol possession […]

UC Davis is renowned for its dedication to sustainability, and this includes all aspects of campus life — including fashion. The Student Fashion Association will be presenting its annual charity fashion show, Bloom: Sustaining the Lifestyle, Friday evening with a focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. “UC Davis is known for its commitment to sustainability […]

In June 2004, the University of California integrated a sustainability policy across its campuses in light of student activism. The policy began with the integration of green buildings and clean energy and has since developed to include eight other sections. These sections include sustainable climate action, transportation, food, waste management and purchasing practices. Matthew St. […]

On Saturday, UC Davis students will be found playing a campuswide game of Capture the Flag, meeting on the West Quad at 1 p.m. “When we say campuswide, we mean campuswide,” said ASUCD Senator Justin Goss, a co-director of the event. As part of his ASUCD platform, Goss promised a campus Capture the Flag game. […]

The results from the pepper spray task force chaired by former California Supreme Court Associate Justice Cruz Reynoso were released publicly Wednesday at noon. The task force held a meeting for the public in the afternoon to discuss the findings. “We aren’t making anyone happy with our report. We find there is a lot that […]

The Student Farm is an experimental farm on the UC Davis campus encompassing approximately 21 acres of land located on the west side of campus near the Domes. Established in 1977, the Student Farm has experienced an immense surge in popularity since its creation by a group of students and supportive faculty members. According to […]

Davis is on the verge of a major breakthrough: it is the first city to take on the goal of carbon neutrality and net-zero energy by the middle of this century. This goal was created as a result of a study initiated by the UC Davis Energy Institute and the Valley Climate Action Center. The […]

Independent bookstore The Avid Reader will be expanding its offerings in its new additional location, which was previously occupied by toy store Alphabet Moon, at 605 Second Street. The store will keep its previous location at 617 Second Street and move certain subject areas into the new store this spring, said owner Alzada Knickerbocker. “The […]