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Alternative group Elliot Root puts catchy, melodic spins on rock rhythms Finals are full of stress, caffeine-induced anxiety and exhaustion. Nashville-based group Elliot Root, however, manages to conjure melodies that console, rhythms that satiate and a sound that just might get you through next week. Elliot Root is a staple in any alternative rock playlist, […]

The Black Lives Matter movement’s evolution, adaptation and growth within the Davis community Community is generally defined as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.” But as of late, the UC Davis community has fallen victim to several troubling and violent events, causing some students to […]

Katehi under fire for accepting roles on two for-profit companies, DeVry Education Group, John Wiley & Sons UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi has stepped down from the board of the DeVry Education Group, a for-profit company currently being sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after facing criticism from Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and […]

UC Davis ranks behind five other UC campuses Six University of California (UC) campuses, including UC Davis, were rated in the top 30 public universities by the business journal Buffalo Business First. UC Davis ranked at 29, falling behind five other UC’s: Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Irvine. “I enjoy the fact […]

An average score of a C was attributed to all nine UC campuses The University of California Student Association (UCSA) recently conducted a mental health evaluation at all nine of the UC campuses. Each campus was graded on an A through F scale, based on questions that relate to accessibility, diversity of staff and outreach […]

Oldest Davis a cappella group takes to the stage alongside The Spokes,  Jhankaar and UCSC’s Acquired The Lounge Lizards, one of Davis’ student a cappella groups, will be hosting its annual “No Instruments Attached” showcase on March 11 in the Sciences Lecture Hall. The showcase normally takes place around the end of Winter Quarter, and […]

Bittersweet loss for Aggies as they say goodbye to sole senior The Aggies have been known for their heart-stopping performances at the end of games this season, and their recent match against Hawai’i, ranked number one in the Big West Conference, was no exception. Thursday, March 3, was a near replica of the game against […]

Safety walk held in response to recent hate crime against female African American student On March 9, the UC Davis Police Department will be holding a safety walk, which students are invited to join in order to check and fix malfunctioning lights on campus. Participating students will be asked to come to the flagpole on […]

New policy extends UC Davis employee responsibilities when reporting sexual violence In early January 2016, the University of California issued a revised edition of the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy. This updated policy requires UC Davis employees, faculty and staff to report to the Title IX office when a student or campus community member […]

UC Davis physicians and veterinarians collaborate in the Comparative Oncology Program to find a cure for cancer Known as man’s best friend, dogs provide their owners with unconditional companionship, love and loyalty. And just as humans can learn a lot of things from a dog’s behavior and personality, they can also learn a lot from […]

Professor Tessa Hill honored for her work in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, along with 14 other University of California researchers On Feb. 18, President Barack Obama named 14 University of California (UC) researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. Among the recipients was Tessa Hill, an […]

UC Davis advisors reflect on process of switching undergraduate majors Though many students enter college with the next 10 years of their lives already scheduled in their life planners, some students switch majors late in their college years. “Some students get here and realize maybe that’s not the right major for them, or once they […]