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.

I don’t know about you guys,but Halloween has always been my favorite holiday.Beautiful autumn weather,carving pumpkins,scary movie marathons,all the candy I could ever want (I’m a big fan of Smarties and Almond Joy,FYI).Of course,the best part about the holiday is that it allows me to indulge in my wardrobe fantasies via the Halloween costume.

UCSF chancellor to step down UCSF’s Chancellor J.Michael Bishop announced earlier this week his decision to step down at the end of this academic year.Bishop,72,has been the campus‘ leader for10years.

For an election season that has lasted two years – with candidates firstly and formally entering the race,then campaigning and fundraising,persisting through the primaries,accepting party nominations and now,reaching the final stages of the general election – the experience is presumably a draining one.

Lastminute andenvironmentallyconsciouscostume shoppers still have time to brainstorm before Friday night,and today they might find plenty of inspiration.

The Cross Cultural Center is accepting applications through Friday to attend the Reaffirming Ethnic Awareness and Community Harmony (REACH) retreat this winter,scheduled to take place Jan.9to11at the Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa in Kelseyville,Calif.

1.The wasteful donut Ever wonder why donutplaces offer you one free donutwitha purchase of a dozen donuts? What additional satisfaction does the customer get with oneextra13th donut? In my local bakery,a dozen donuts cost me$6.00and a single donut costs75cents.The customer’s value on the donut decreases with every additional donut.

October’s winding down,the leaves are crisping,and school is kicking my ass.It’s like a fat,freckled bully shoving a nerd against the wall and stealing his lunch money in third grade.My room is also littered with tissues and cough drop wrappers.I’m told that my raspy transvestite voice is sexy and that I should appreciate it.I do,though I’d rather be through with the hacking up of my lungs.Seriously,kids,do not sit next to me in class.