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In high school, I wasn’t exactly what you might call an academic. It’s not that I didn’t do well in school, but I didn’t particularly enjoy school. Aside from a few classes in which I had teachers who managed to keep me constantly engaged, I spent most of my class time thinking about sleep or […]

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Insomniac starts off 2017 with show at Craneway Pavilion The Bay Area’s annual festival, Audio on the Bay, makes its return to Craneway Pavilion in Richmond for a two-day weekend event on January 14 to January 15. The stacked lineup includes Laidback Luke, Oliver Heldens, Alison Wonderland and Slander. Additionally, platinum-selling, hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd […]

South Lake Tahoe’s premiere music festival lights up the new year The chillest music festival (literally) makes its annual return to South Lake Tahoe. This year’s headliners included RL Grime, Flume, Major Lazer, and The Chainsmokers along with ODESZA who graced us with the new year countdown. I have attended many music festivals in the past, […]

Human Rights Campaign Foundation recognizes medical center for strides in LGBT healthcare The UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento was recently recognized as a leader in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) healthcare equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition, which is part of the foundation’s annual […]

66-53 defeat gives women’s basketball team 0-2 record in second official home game Entering the third quarter with a four-point lead, the Aggies deteriorated in the second half, allowing Pacific to turn it around for a 66-53 Tiger win. UC Davis women’s basketball fell to a record of 0-2 on Nov. 16 while Pacific went […]

Students explain which invention is the best in all of human history and why Photos by ARIEL ROBBINS / AGGIE In your opinion, what is the greatest human invention and why? Ruby Tapia, fourth-year forensic chemistry major “The toilet [because] it takes away waste from the home […] and prevents a lot of diseases.”   […]

TUES., NOV. 3 Salsa Tuesday 9:30 p.m. The Graduate, Davis Dance lessons with Cori from ‘Barbara’s Dancing Tonight,’ hosted by DJ Miguel. Tickets are $6. Trivia Night 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis Compete against other teams in answering the hardest trivia questions! Free and open to all ages. Women-Trans-Femme workshops: Hubs 5 […]

Last-minute costume ideas for procrastinators everywhere What’s the best part of Halloween — the parties, the creepy yard decorations or the return of Halloweentown to Disney Channel? For those who celebrate, this can be a serious question but, undeniably, the costume is an integral part of the whole experience. Personally, I love Halloween and try […]

Show reveals society’s dependence on technology There is no denying that television is in its golden age. Shows like “Breaking Bad,” “Game of Thrones” and “Mad Men” have captivated audiences everywhere with their intricate storylines and complex characters. The popularity of instant access streaming sites such as Netflix and Amazon Prime also means that all […]

Group calls for regular housing inspections, lower housing prices Davis Renters Alliance, a new advocacy group for renters, met on Oct. 12 in Wellman Hall to discuss the renter rights of UC Davis students and community members. The group aims to deal with the rising housing prices and low-vacancy rates. The alliance is also trying […]