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Despite low enrollment in some programs, UC Davis Summer Abroad thrives

Campus NewsMay 8, 2012
To some university students, the college experience expands beyond the wild fraternity parties, all-nighters and diet consisting of Hot Pockets and Top Ramen into a completely different world of unexpected adventures studying abroad. With 43 different summer abroad programs to choose from at UC Davis, students can spend four weeks of their summer studying literature […]

Campus cashes in on big music

Campus NewsMay 8, 2012
This past year has been especially exciting for the Davis music scene with prominent artists like Ke$ha, LMFAO, Cake, Drake, Bon Iver, The Shins and Steve Aoki gracing the stage and wowing the crowds at UC Davis venues. Getting these artists to perform on campus is no small deal, however. From poster printing to the […]

AggieTV’s Davis in a Day project to take place Thursday

Campus NewsMay 8, 2012
Students have a chance to become a part of Davis’ cinematic history this Thursday. Around this time each year, AggieTV produces a special project that usually allows UC Davis students and community members to collaborate to showcase Davis’ unique environment. Last year’s project was the LipDub, and this year, AggieTV wants students to participate to […]

News-in-brief: Registration for muggle quidditch tournament now open

FeaturesMay 8, 2012
Muggles hoping to “fly” in Harry, Ron and Hermione’s shoes are cordially invited to participate in UC Davis’ first Muggle Quidditch Tournament, to be held May 19 to 20. From today at 10 a.m. through Friday at 5 p.m., first-years can register for the intramural (IM) tournament, based on the game featured in the Harry […]

Bicycles more than just convenient transportation

FeaturesMay 8, 2012
Davis has one of the largest bicycle populations in the world. We ride bicycles for transportation, for convenience, even for fun. But UC Davis is also home to a lesser-known sport in which bicycles are not solely a means for transport. The UC Davis cycling team has 150 members. The team is first broken into […]

Dorm residents find ways to beat the heat

Campus NewsMay 2, 2012
After an unexpected heat wave the weekend of Picnic Day, Student Housing had to make some adjustments to accommodate residents. “We try to make sure that we do everything we can to keep the residents comfortable. I was personally here both days on Picnic Day. The sudden heat wave just caught us off guard,” said […]

Fundraiser keeps KDVS afloat in the sea of sound

Campus NewsMay 1, 2012
KDVS 90.3 FM completed its annual fundraising event on Sunday, raising $44,669 to sustain a tradition of alternative broadcasting for radio and online listeners. The station held its annual fundraiser from April 23 to 29, hoping to meet an ambitious $64,000 goal. KDVS increased this targeted amount from $60,000 last year to $64,000 in preparation […]

Unite Women protest brings hundreds to State Capitol

City NewsApril 30, 2012
Hundreds gathered in Sacramento on April 28 as part of a nationwide demonstration to stand up for women’s rights and pursuit of equality. The protest was targeted at recent legislation participants said would set women’s progress back after decades of development. “The amazing thing about the event is that it’s happening in every single state,” […]

Aggie Cash to be a meal plan requirement

Campus NewsApril 30, 2012
Class of 2016 first-year students are in for a significant change in the Dining Commons meal plan options for the upcoming 2012-13 academic year. Meal plans will now include Aggie Cash, a supplemental cash plan to the regular “swipes” meal plan, which can be utilized at convenience stores located on campus, the Silo, and participating […]

News-in-brief: Davis Dozen arraignment moved to May 10

Campus NewsApril 30, 2012
The arraignment of 11 students and one professor who allegedly initiated the closing of U.S. Bank on the university campus has been continued to May 10. On Friday, over 50 people were present for the arraignment at Yolo County Superior Court in Woodland. Due of the size of the courtroom, about half could not gain […]

Whole Earth Festival volunteers patrol the karma

FeaturesApril 30, 2012
When volunteering for a festival, there are the standard tasks that need to be done, such as parking, food service, as well as helping to set up and tear down the festival’s activities. But what does it mean to be in the Whole Earth Festival (WEF)’s volunteer group called the Karma Patrol? “I think there […]

Students advocate for bill package as Lobby Month approaches

Campus NewsApril 26, 2012
Beginning in May, the students of Lobby Corps will be traveling to the state capitol at least three times per week in order to lobby for their bill package. Lobby Corps is an advocacy unit under ASUCD. The group works on behalf of UC Davis students at the state capitol to lobby for bills that […]