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Documents suggest contradiction of former UC Davis Chancellor’s claims

Campus NewsApril 29, 2016
Emails reveal Linda P.B. Katehi invited public relations firm to meeting to clean up UC Davis reputation in light of 2011 pepper-spraying The Sacramento Bee received documents Wednesday night from the UC Office of the President supporting UC President Napolitano’s claims that UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B.Katehi may have made “material misstatements” to the media. […]
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ASUCD Senate approve resolution calling for Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi’s resignation

Campus NewsApril 29, 2016
The resolution criticized Katehi’s controversial behavior, including recent moonlighting activities and $175,000 spent to censor the 2011 UC Davis pepper-spray incident On Thursday, April 28, ASUCD Senate voted in support of a resolution calling for the immediate resignation of Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. The vote, held in the Mee Room of the Memorial Union, occurred […]
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Lather on that sunblock and slip into a speedo, it’s time for some pure dedication

Front page storyApril 29, 2016
UC Davis coach and player debut on the USA Water Polo National League Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Crabtree and Dwyane Wade — what do these men all share in common? Besides the fact that they are stellar athletes and celebrities in the sports world, they all left their college careers early to pursue professional sports. There […]
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Blondies to open soon in Davis

City NewsApril 29, 2016
Davis restaurant, bar resumes construction after moratorium lifted After the Davis City Council lifted a moratorium in early April, Blondies New York Pizza Co., which will be located on 330 G St. in Downtown Davis, resumed construction and plans to open later this year.   On Tuesday, April 5, the Davis City Council lifted the […]
Acting chancellor Ralph J. Hexter. (BRIAN LANDRY / AGGIE)

Acting Chancellor Hexter speaks in first public appearance since abrupt appointment

Campus NewsApril 28, 2016
Hexter holds press conference one day after former UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B.Katehi placed on paid investigative leave One day after University of California (UC) President Janet Napolitano placed former UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi on a 90-day paid investigative administrative leave, current acting Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter held a press conference to address […]
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May is National Bike Month — see how Davis rolls

City NewsApril 28, 2016
Take part in local bicycle themed events this May The city of Davis is famous for the thousands of bikes that flood the streets daily. The month of May is nationally recognized as Bike Month, so naturally you can expect a variety of celebrations in Davis. If you’re an avid biker or want to take […]
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Fire Katehi demonstrators air chancellor’s metaphorical dirty laundry at Katehi’s Kloset exhibit

Campus NewsApril 28, 2016
Protesters confirm that Katehi’s rumored resignation will not end the movement On April 26, Fire Katehi protesters held an event titled “Katehi’s Kloset” on the Quad. The exhibit, which aimed to increase transparency and accountability between UC Davis administration and students, featured a clothesline strung with both real and paper-made clothing items. The paper items […]
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UC President places UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi on investigative administrative leave

Campus NewsApril 27, 2016
Katehi’s temporary departure from UC Davis follows widespread criticism for controversial seats on for-profit boards, $175,000 spent to mend university image University of California (UC) President Janet Napolitano announced late Wednesday night that UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi has been placed on investigative administrative leave. Provost Ralph J. Hexter will replace Katehi as an […]
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Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi assures “100 percent” commitment to UC Davis in private email to Academic Senate

Campus NewsApril 27, 2016
Email follows Academic Senate’s confirmation that UC President Janet Napolitano urged Katehi to step down from her post According to an screenshot tweeted by Jonathan Eisen, a professor in the College of Biological Sciences, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi emailed the Academic Senate assuring her commitment to UC Davis. The private email, forwarded to Eisen by […]
Participants warm-up for the 5K. (JAY GELVEZON / AGGIE)

Run for your money

FeaturesApril 27, 2016
Annual Aggie Stride for Pride 5k gives UC Davis students a chance to raise money for student scholarships. ASUCD, We Are Aggie Pride and Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) partnered up to host the annual Aggie Stride for Pride 5K this past Sunday, April 24. All proceeds from the event will go to funds for […]
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Eight California state legislators call for resignation of UC Davis chancellor

Campus NewsApril 27, 2016
Legislators reference Linda P.B. Katehi’s controversial positions on for-profit boards and money spent to cover up the 2011 pepper-spraying incident A total of eight California state legislators have called for the resignation of UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. The legislators that have called for her resignation are seven Democratic assemblymembers and one Republican senator: […]
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Six UCs rank among top 50 on Forbes’ Best Value Colleges of 2016

Campus NewsApril 27, 2016
Forbes names UC Davis number one in launching women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics professions. In late March, Forbes Magazine released its list of Best Value Colleges of 2016, in which 300 schools were ranked and evaluated based on their overall college ranking, dropout risk, graduation time and alumni salaries as well as tuition and […]