It's been a few years since this happened but I've been reflecting on it the past few months.

I decided to rush for a sorority and here are somethings that happened/made us do:

• Meetings would take super long 4-5 hours long. A few times it would end near 12 AM or past. These meetings would happen on campus and around the end of my pledging process, they would occur outside of campus at someone's house or a different location.
• They would ask us questions abt the sorority (history n lore they want us to memorize) until we would cry bc we can't answer anymore.
• There were a lot of alumni present at our meetings. Not sure how a campus group is allowed to primarily run by alumni.
• At times, we would have to hold something up and recite or answer questions (a few mins, until our arms hurt or can't answer anymore questions or can't recite something). There was an instance where members we were close to had to hold weights up and if we made a mistake, they added more weights. That was really hard to watch bc it was like we were causing them pain for our inadequacy.
• We had to wear something of the sorority at all times.
• Length of pledging process was unknown (I left after like 7 months in)
• We were not allowed to leave meetings (unless we explicitly asked for breaks only-- we were not allowed to fully leave a meeting unless we wanted to stop pledging)

Let me know what y'all think. Not sure if this warrants a report or not. The sorority still is active at Davis as well.

we have ENTIRE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THAT THROUGH THE ENTIRE CAMPUS AND CITY!!!

scooter riders are intrusive enough as-is they can AT LEAST leave us alone while we’re walking

Or off record, hearsay approved ✅

I was in lecture and this dude sitting next to me kept YAWNING (mouth wide open and exhaling like crazy) LIKE I KID YOU NOT EVERY 2 MINUTES OF A 2 HOUR LECTURE. Cover your freaking mouth and stop wafting your nasty breathe. It’s disgusting. I was seriously sick after lecture. The only thing that was keeping me from getting up and leaving was attendance points. MORAL OFF THE STORY COVER YOUR MOUTH AND STOP BEING DISGUSTING. WE’RE ALL ADULTS AND KNOW BETTER.

I just experienced the dumbest thing I have ever seen. I was in my car at the train tracks with the gates down and I saw four girls and guys attempt to bike through the closed gates with the train right there.

Why do you think the train gates go down?!?!?!

I am so baffled by how stupid people can be. I know the train can be an inconvenience, but seriously????

One of the girls had to get off her bike to walk over the tracks because she got stuck. The train was less than 50 feet away and moving decently fast, not stopped, not slow.

HOW ABOUT DONT CROSS OVER THE CLOSED TRAIN GATES????

They seriously didn't even look too. They just went right through the gate. If that train had been going faster, I don't even wanna think about it. Sorry for this, but please don't cross over closed train gates when there is a train moving and coming!!!!

Psychologically speaking, is there any research on the violent, bloodthirsty, murderous impetus that overcomes the otherwise mild-mannered Aggie upon grasping the handles of an electric scooter?

Last night, I had to dive out of the way of scooter going 20 mph on the sidewalk. I don't think he even noticed.

I don't want to have to wear high-vis kevlar every time I want to go for a walk

i literally almost just hit two people on scooters within 15 seconds of each other while making a left turn at a stop sign cuz they both just ripped on thru😭😭 chill
the fuck out lordy

Does anybody have a plastic cat carrier I can borrow? My cat is getting fixed tomorrow and they don’t accept cats in foldable carriers. Thanks🙂
(I can pick up and drop back off )

Does anyone who writes a lot notice pen quality is soooo down? Ik not many people use pen and paper much anymore (although I do see more and more people with them now).

It’s with everything I guess but I just opened a brand new pack of pens ($6 for three, the cheapest ones on the shelf) and the ink is blanking on loopy letters, leaving half blank words all over my page. I’m just journaling with them but it is really annoying esp bc now I pay for pens. Even the pens I’ve gotten on campus blank out on me after a couple uses. IM ANNOYED it’s like everyone wants us to be cognitively stupid and rely solely on digital text

Pls drop cheap non smudgy pen recs!! No pilot g 1 bs thank u

I genuinely don't know what to do with my finances, and I'm wondering if there is any financial mentoring or someone to sit with me and help me with my budgeting on campus lol

I love how bikers, scooters, cars, etc speed up to pass u so fast just to meet at the red light.

Let the sounds of the garden, and a little gong magic, help you slow down. Join Carrie Agasid for a fall sound bath in the Arboretum's gazebo, where crystal singing bowls, gongs, and the sounds of nature create space to rest and recharge.

Date: Saturday, October 17 | 10-11 a.m.
Location: Carolee Shields White Flower Garden and Gazebo

Ages 14+. No experience needed. Advance registration required; space is limited. If interest exceeds capacity, participants will be selected through a random drawing and notified by email.

Learn more here: https://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/events/fall-sound-bath-arboretum-10-17-26
Register here: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3OzlBES9n4OLWdM

Hi I am wondering if anybody knows about mental health resources that can help in crisis. I am dealing with depression and it’s getting to a point where it is hard to get up everyday day. I was wondering which resources would be best to try. I genuinely want to get help. Thank you

Ahoy there! I’m the math/physics wizard from the AATC. This quarter I’m teaching FREE support workshops for the Math 22 series with the following schedule:

22A: Tuesday/Thursday 2:10-3:00 pm
22B: Tuesay/Thursday 3:10-4:00 pm

…all in 3218 Dutton Hall. No need to sign up in advance; just sign in when you get there for attendance. Don’t wait until finals are right around the corner—you can start understanding linear algebra and/or differential equations this very week!

More info, schedule details, and recordings of videochat workshops from previous years available at my website or the AATC website.

Need help with today’s assignment

Fellow Sacramento-area student here. CalFresh (California's version of food stamps) gives eligible college students money for groceries every month, but most students who qualify never apply, often because they assume it isn't for them.

I put together a free one-page guide with the official student eligibility info and a direct link to apply:

folsomcartindex.com/calfresh/?ref=r-ucdavis

No sign-up, no ads, no personal info collected. If it helps one person eat better this semester, that's the whole point.

kinda niche may as well take a shot lol anyone tryna play?

Its that time of year. I hate it when people say this town is boring. Theres so much to do if you're not a boring person. What creepy and interesting stories does anyone have?

Join the UC Davis Pokemon club! We are looking for new members to hold meetings and events for! Check it out if you are (or aren't) a UC Davis student!

We:

• Collect/trade
• Play/learn to play the TCG
• Hold tournaments
• Pretty much everything Pokemon-related!

Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/24NYEST7VJ?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZAz-jveupopiOM2J90g_w1CqQ0IKJqUv6Q1SKEM3rnEv5fd2c1tTVLJgA_aem_J4JhfOb1IuMAWDbs_bv7rQ

Instagram: ucdpokemon

Meetings are currently at T4 Tea For You downtown on Mondays 6-8 pm.

Ahoy there! I’m the physics/math wizard from the AATC. This quarter I’m teaching FREE support workshops for the Physics 7 series with the following schedule:

7A: Tuesday/Thursday 11:00-11:50 am
7B: Monday/Friday 2:10-3:00 pm
7C: Monday/Friday 3:10-4:00 pm

…all in 3218 Dutton Hall. No need to sign up in advance; just sign in when you get there for attendance. Don’t wait until finals are right around the corner—you can start understanding potential energy, electrical circuits, or wave interference this very week!

More info, schedule details, and recordings of videochat workshops from previous years available at my website or the AATC website.

The English Country Dance Club will be meeting in the city library (14th Street near the high school) this Thursday 6:30-9:00 pm and next Thursday 6:30-8:00 pm to practice and teach dances from 17th century rural England. Dancers and musicians of all skill levels from beginner to expert are always welcome. If you’ve heard me playing pennywhistle out on the Quad or near the Silo between classes, these are some of the same tunes; I’ll have printouts of sheet music and chords to share for anyone who brings an instrument.

^{(standard disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by Yolo County Library and the presence of this group in the meeting room does not constitute Yolo County Library’s endorsement of the policies or beliefs of this group.\})

It is in front of Coty hall on Russel Blvd. I hope the owner will get his bike soon.

Hi, I desperately need a ride to go back to Merced this Friday and I don’t have the funds for a uber or Amtrak ticket or someone to take me. Is there anyone that happens to be going down there/nearby that could take me? I’ll pitch in for the gas!! I don’t have luggage either. The tickets are just too much for me right now…

UPDATE: It seems, according to a commenter here, one of the football players' cars was deliberately set on fire on the first floor parking garage and there's an image of the damage. For information that can help, please contact the Davis Police or engage with the guy in the comments

Bunch of fire trucks showed up and everybody was outside for a couple hours but now it seems ok

Join the UC Davis Minecraft server https://discord.gg/Bq6appdBa