The Cross Cultural Center explored stereotypes in a forum Wednesday evening to discuss how the media portrays and labels the presidential candidates. CCC interns began the event with a group skit by advising attendees on the importance of voting based on ability and not personal or physical criteria.

TODAY Power of T.E.N. applications due The applications for the Cross Cultural Center’s homage to REACH’s 10th anniversary are due Oct. 31. For more information, and for applications, visit ccc.ucdavis.edu/programs/reach.html.

I was sitting at lunch with the applicants for Teach for America when it struck me that I was surrounded by an amazing group of people. I knew that the organization designed to serve the underprivileged children of America by giving them the education they deserve is great, but I had never taken time to think about the individuals involved. These people are good to the core. Not only do they care about closing the achievement gap, but they care about people in general.

UC Davis Olive Oil came about as a better alternative to disposing of the olives that fall on the ground throughout campus,frequently posing a threat to bikers and walkers.

Men’s basketball The UC Davis men’s basketball team is picked to finish fifth in the preseason coaches’ poll and seventh in the media poll. Cal State Northridge is the preseason favorite in both polls.