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A users’ guide to LinkedIn

In a few years, perusing through the job experience and education of complete strangers may be just as exhilarating as clicking through friends’ photos...

New film club comes to UC Davis

A new film club has been established at UC Davis after the paperwork to become a registered student group was finalized a couple of...

Aggies enter “uncharted territory”

After their worst offensive performance of the season, the Aggies now find themselves in an unfamiliar position. Saturday’s 34-3 loss at Southern Utah drops UC...

Second meeting reveals anti-Dempsey Report sentiments

The Dempsey Report came under criticism  on Wednesday at the second town hall meeting to discuss the hiring of a new Athletic Director (AD)....

Horsin’ around at UC Davis

When you drive up to the UC Davis Equestrian Center — a part of campus most students have never visited — you realize that...

Column: Magic pumpkins

The other day when I was in one of the MU bathrooms, I set my phone down and walked out. It only took me...

Management looks to rehabilitate South Davis co-op

Foreclosure, theft, rundown buildings and resident discontent have plagued South Davis’ Pacifico Student Housing Cooperative in recent years. Property managers are working to turn...

Column: Occupy Wall Street: The UC Connection

Over two years ago, University of California and California State University students formed leaderless general assemblies and occupied administrative buildings to show their opposition to fee hikes and budget cuts. Their slogan was "Occupy Everything, Demand Nothing." About a month ago, citizens assembled in Zuccotti Park in New York City to protest increasing economic inequality and the dominance of finance capital. "Occupy Everything" became "Occupy Wall Street" and, finally, returned to our own Central Park as "Occupy Davis."

Senate considers a second Bike Barn location

An ASUCD senate bill, calling for an extension of the 1971 ASUCD Bike Barn to be built in the Memorial Union (MU) was brought to the table at an Oct. 20 ASUCD senate meeting.

Fifty percent of Americans support pot legalization

More Americans want marijuana to be legalized than ever before.

Banks to start charging debit card users monthly fees

More banks are jumping on the bandwagon to charge debit card users a monthly fee, since the enactment of the Durbin Amendment on Oct. 1. The new law reduces approximately 50 percent of the amount retailers have to pay to banks for debit card swipe fees.

Final agreement reached between librarians’ union and UC

Oct. 10, after continuous deliberation, an agreement was announced between University of California Librarians and the UC system. The American Federation of Teachers Union announced the new program, which proponents said honors the work of the University of California librarians, while keeping in mind the strained economic state of the university system.

Brown approves energy and health bills

Gov. Jerry Brown approved Senate Bills 489 and 746 on Oct. 8 and 9, respectively.