The recent racial reckoning and political landscape nationwide is beginning to call present systems and institutions into question. The UC Davis Chief Diversity Officer, Mikael Villalobos, discusses the impact of current events on higher education and the changes the University plans to make in pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion. Also, the changes Davis High English teachers are making to create a curriculum that encompasses an array of perspectives and increases representation.

As has come to be the annual tradition, California is ablaze. From volunteer firefighters to politicians to students, Davis and the surrounding community members are doing what they can to stop the fires and help the victims.

Online school began for K-12 students across Davis on Wed. 26. Posing a wide range of challenges for students, teachers, counselors, and the district. For students transitioning to a new school, building community is an even greater concern. While teachers at the secondary level are looking to address learning gaps due to a new quarter block schedule.

Black Lives Matter protests erupted throughout the nation in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by Minneappolis police. Members of the local community have responded in different ways. Some attended protests while others formed memorials to honor the innocent lives taken by police. The ripples from George Floyd’s death have reached Davis and many Davis citizens have worked and are working to publicly voice their support for the Black Lives Matter movement

With the ongoing pandemic causing widespread food insecurity, volunteers have flocked to packaging and delivering food at the Yolo Food Bank. Also, the desire for a new furry friend is causing some animal shelters to experience more business than usual. Packages by: Lauren Lee and Renee Xiang, Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez and Lia Elms.

May is mental health awareness month, which has become especially relevant due to the stress of a pandemic. Marriage and family therapist Julie Oddone discusses how COVID-19 has changed her job and affected people’s mental health.

Law and order must be maintained no matter how much life had changed because of COVID-19. This is the story of one Davis police officer, Keirith Briesnick, and how policing has evolved in the time of a pandemic.

Davis's passion for bicycling cannot be stopped by any virus. This year, there are still plenty of May is Bike Month events to participate in that follow proper social distancing measures. Also, the Bicycling Hall of Fame staff share the origin of the bicycle and how the hall of fame ended up in Davis. Packages by: Sean Gallagher, Elle Motekaitis, and Shira Kaylish.

Davis High students explore new creative activities while on lockdown. SPOILER: This episode features kittens.

Despite barriers of online school, DHS music programs like choir and band aren't stopping. They are just evolving.