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Increased resources, open conversation assist in improving mental health of campus community There is an ongoing effort by organizations at UC Davis to break the stigma surrounding talk of suicide and mental illness. This is the primary concern for groups like Out of the Darkness, which focuses specifically on suicide prevention, the National Alliance on […]

With the deadline for the executive office’s budget proposal quickly approaching, newly seated ASUCD president Mariah Watson is gearing up to draft a minimum of $50,000 in budget cuts. Watson must provide a comprehensive set of budget recommendations by week six of this quarter. As a result of senate’s passage of Senate Bill 46 (SB46) […]

For Whitney Joy Engler, the ability to see silver linings in all of life’s trials came with elegance and ease. Her friends and colleagues overwhelmingly remember her for her fiery passion and optimism in light of almost any situation. She was just that friend that was always there for everyone. Engler, a fourth-year student in […]

The Ins and Outs of International Competition All it takes is one glance around the warm-up ring at an FEI competition to know that international events make up a whole new league. There is no time for friendly conversation as I watch horses and riders that I’ve idolized since childhood trot by. Showing at this […]

Solar farm to reduce energy consumption by 15 percent over the next five years The Sacramento International Airport plans to install two 15-acre solar farms to provide power for its operations that will potentially save the airport $15 million on energy within the next 20 years. Additionally it will reduce its energy use by 15 […]

STEAC collects canned food and staples On March 7 the Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC) and local Davis scouting groups paired up to collect canned foods and staples for STEAC’s food pantry on the curb of Fifth and D Street. According to executive director Tom Martens, STEAC is a local non-profit that aims to provide […]

In loving memory of the inclusivity and resilience of Maya Angelou ThePoetry “Portrait of a Valley Man” by Cameron Latchford   He lives for work and tomorrow’s rush He lives at her place and mooches so much Ignores it all and reckons his life is lush He thinks he’s plush but the truth would make […]

This is it folks, the two things you’ve been dreading all quarter. First of all, finals week is upon us, but worst of all, the UCD Files is ending. It should be a finale for the books, more so like the “Parks and Recreation” finale than the “How I Met Your Mother” finale. We’ve been […]

Davis residents enjoyed the 24th annual Davis Farmers Market Pig Day located at Central park at Fourth and C Street. The pig-themed events included a piglet petting zoo, free crafts for kids, pig shaped pastries, as well as bacon and pork dishes. Photos by Kayla Zola.

Grant to expand program to Woodlands, West Sacramento over the next three years On Feb. 12 The Yolo County District Attorney (DA) Office received a $1.95 million grant to expand the Neighborhood Court Program to neighboring cities Woodland and West Sacramento. The grant, called the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants, will be awarded throughout […]

UC Davis researchers, CalTrout partner to restore salmon populations, create wetland habitat   Agriculture is a water dependent industry that has faced challenges posed by the current drought. The Nigiri Project, a pilot study involving researchers from UC Davis, examines how flooded rice fields can be used to create wetland habitat to raise salmon. This […]

UC Davis’ Baha’i Club kicks off a campaign promoting the right to education for those of Baha’i faith Murmuring amongst themselves, individuals seated in a lecture hall in the UC Davis School of Law begin to hush as the film To Light a Candle begins. Some eyes widen slightly in preparation, and others hold their […]