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That time of the year has finally arrived again — the weather is slowly becoming chilly and Halloween and Thanksgiving are rapidly approaching. What better way is there to get ready for the season than making treats for yourself, friends or for fun fall parties? For those who feel candy corn is a little too […]

Students reveal the most inspirational quote they’ve ever heard What is the most inspiring thing anyone has ever said to you? Elijah Pipersburg, third-year public service major: “‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’ We’ve got a lot of people who are talented, and we’ve got a lot of people putting in work. […]

Despite team loss, kicker Brady Stuart soars to new heights. As families and students reunited for Parent and Family Weekend, the UC Davis football team met the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds at Aggie Stadium on Oct. 24. With last week’s loss fresh on their minds and still laden with injuries, the Aggies lost 34-6 after […]

Yolo Bonus Bucks Program aims to increase intake of fresh fruits, vegetables in county. Local residents currently collecting CalFresh benefits will soon be eligible for a discount on fruit and vegetable prices through the Calfresh Yolo Bonus Bucks (YBB) pilot program. The program will begin Nov. 1 and last for about two months. CalFresh provides […]

The countdown to Halloween begin. Halloween is the day for candy, costumes and carved pumpkins, but the weeks leading up to Oct. 31 can be just as frightening. Davis and Sacramento offer a variety of Halloween events to help get you in the spooky spirit. From blood chilling scares to family-friendly frights, these events offer […]

City receives feedback on LED installation. Recently, the City of Davis resumed efforts to install LED lights throughout the city after concerns were raised about the initial project plan that the Davis City Council introduced back in 2014. The project reinforces the city’s efforts to save energy and resources. The initial LED lights project was […]

Recognizing Illnesses Very Early and Responding organization holds obstacle course fundraiser to raise money for various programs. Founded in 2013 by a small group of undergraduate students, Recognizing Illnesses Very Early and Responding (RIVER) is an organization dedicated to educating and providing accessible dietary resources and consultations for the underserved, uninsured and at-risk community in […]

Women’s swim and dive team start season with non-competitive Intrasquad meet The UC Davis women’s swim and dive team got their feet wet, both literally and figuratively, at the annual Blue-Gold Intrasquad scrimmage, an informal event that welcomed back alumni in a friendly round of competition. Dipping their toes in the competitive waters for the […]

Exclusive UC Davis app currently available for download A group of UC Davis students and alumni have teamed up to create Penji, a peer-to-peer study app that will connect Davis students to a community of tutors. The two founders of the app, Ben Holmquist, a UC Davis alum, and Ben Morrison, a fourth-year biology major, […]

Veterinary researchers discuss the possibility of stem cell therapy in humans Dogs and cats may soon become more than just their owners’ pets by giving their human companions an even greater gift: a chance for a healthier life. Doctors from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine believe that because these animals are affected by […]

UC schools compete to reduce campus-wide carbon footprint, help the UC system reach carbon neutrality From Oct. 6 through Dec. 10, all University of California campuses are participating in the system’s first-ever Cool Campus Challenge, a competition that was created by the UC and the UC Berkeley Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory. The challenge is […]

Defensive game trumped by aggressive play The UC Davis women’s soccer team played a predominantly defensive game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Oct. 18, though they held their own throughout most of the match. A great play early on by junior midfielder Andi Damian resulted in a quick goal and lead for the […]