Well,friends and neighbors,it looks like another school year has officially begun and once again,I tricked those poor bastards down atThe California Aggieto give me another opportunity to spew my words of love all over the face of Tuesday. Honestly,I am just bubbling with excitement for the new school year.These past three months have felt like the longest summer ever and a lot of shenanigans went down.Some were good,some bad,and most of them humiliating,which is actually different from bad. (Don’t worry; when your life gets to be really lame,you’ll be able to identify all the different levels and nuances of complete suck-dom).

Men’s soccer After defeating Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara last weekend,the UC Davis men’s soccer program saw a spike in its national exposure. Along with being named Big West Conference Player of the Week,senior forward Quincy Amarikwa was named College Soccer News National Player of the Week after scoring three goals in two games,including both of the Aggies‘ goals against the Gauchos in Saturday’s2-0win.

Editor’snote:For this edition of10Questions,The California Aggie sat down with Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Fred Wood.Student Affairs encompasses various campus units that pertain to student life. Wood is a veteran to UC Davis.In addition to being a vicechancellor,Wood attended UC Davis as an undergraduate and a graduate student.

Event:Price’s Give ‘Em Five Intercollegiate Hosts:New Mexico State Where:New Mexico State Golf Course – Las Cruces,N.M.

When the last volleyball bounced off the court Saturday, the Aggies were left with an all-too-familiar bad taste in their mouths. For the third straight weekend, UC Davis (8-11, 0-6) suffered back-to-back Big West Conference losses.

Guests gathered at the brand new Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food ScienceonFriday morning to officially open the130,000square-foot center.

First loves are intense and always leave an indelible impression that never fullygoesaway. In the years after those relationships end,looking backoften leavesyouwith strong feelings of hatred,sadness,longing or regret.

The mood was just right. The stands were packed with water polo alumni and students.The Aggies had the taste of blood in their mouths and were ready to return the favor to thevisiting Santa Clara University.

Event:The Prestige at PGA West Hosts:No.12Stanford University,No.40UC Davis Where:Greg Norman Golf Course – La Quinta,Calif.

As UC Davis celebrates its centennial this week, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center will be conducting its own five days of events as it kicks off its annual Pride Week. As part of Pride Week, the LGBTRC and other affiliated groups will host a variety of events on campus geared toward promoting visibility, education and pride among both the LGBT and UC Davis communities.

Acclaimed journalist and CNN senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin visited the UC Davis campus on Oct. 10, giving two presentations. One was held in 126 Voorhies and the other was a public speech at Jackson Hall in the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.

TODAY Kickoff for Pride Week 2008 Noon to 1 p.m. East Quad Join the event organizers on the Quad and hang out while eating your lunch. Pumpkin decorating will also be available!