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NEW ERA captures attention,  The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art welcomed contemporary artist Doug Aitken to speak about his new exhibit “NEW ERA, an installation by Doug Aitken” on Saturday, Oct. 5. The video installation opened on Sept. 26 — the first West Coast premiere of Aitken’s work. The installation has […]

Digitalization of the test allows for additional test dates, reduces paper waste The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) announced that the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) would change to a digital format in Oct. of 2018 — this was partially implemented in July of 2019 and fully implemented for the most recent Sept. 21, 2019 […]

“System change, not climate change!” Over 7.6 million citizens around the world came out and marched in solidarity for the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20, 2019 — this was the largest climate mobilization in history, according to the Global Climate Strike website. Students and members of the Davis community, however, postponed their on-campus activism […]

UC secures $3.5 million to address homelessness, basic needs among students  New funds have been secured to provide UC students with access to rapid rehousing grants. The aid, in the form of grants and resources, aims to address students in immediate crisis as well as those at risk of homelessness. This past July, California Governor […]

Failing to vote on landmark plastic legislation, California must bring bills back next year, start a national conversation about plastic pollution  California’s 2019 Legislative Session reached its chaotic close on Friday, Sept. 13, and, unfortunately, two landmark plastic pollution reduction bills did not come to a floor vote. As we stare down the barrel of […]

National Weather Service issues Tornado warning in Yolo, Solano County area The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning around 6:36 p.m. for Yolo and Solano counties yesterday, Sept. 28. The warning lasted until 7 p.m., following a thunderstorm of hail. Karl Swanberg, a forecaster at the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office, noted that a […]

Trailer gives first look at fallen police officer’s life  An upcoming documentary about the life of Police Officer Natalie Corona, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 10, is in the works. A trailer, published on Aug. 14, introduced a glimpse into the film and includes segments of interviews with […]

Documents released after Band-Uh! investigation shine light on the former organization’s practices, environment Details included as part of a climate survey report into the organization formerly known as the Cal Aggie Marching Band authored by the independent law firm, Van Dermyden Maddux, have now publicly emerged, bringing to light student concerns about certain behaviors, traditions […]

UC Davis nearly upsets NDSU, faces Montana on Saturday Saturday’s UC Davis football game against North Dakota State was undoubtedly one of the biggest showdowns in the last couple of decades — perhaps even over the program’s entire history. A match-up of the No. 4 Aggies, per Hero Sports, and the top-seeded Bison seemed sure […]

University serves as go-to when wildfire aid is needed It’s fire season and UC Davis knows its role in helping out: As the number one veterinary school in the United States, UC Davis provides relief, aid and treatments to animals harmed in wildfires and other natural disasters. “We’re identified as a resource because of our […]

Napolitano served seven years as UC President, during which she survived a cancer diagnosis UC President Janet Napolitano announced to the UC Regents at their meeting today, Sept. 18, that she is stepping down from her role after a seven-year stint as the UC’s executive. Napolitano, the UC’s 20th president, has led the UC since […]

UC Davis football delivers 41-13 blowout with huge game looming Saturday night’s home opener was a chance for the UC Davis football team to flex its muscles on an unfamiliar non-conference opponent, rewrite some school records and work out the kinks in advance of next weekend’s road showdown against the defending FCS National Champion North […]