When I finally abandoned my dream of becoming a history professor a year-and-a-half ago,I decided my last column would be a proud declaration of my immediate intention to join the Army.

I’ve written a lot of columns this year – 27, actually, including this one – and I’m proud of every damn one of ’em. Very proud. I’m proud of them because, let’s be honest, they were pretty damn good.

For these students of the UC Davis Department of Art Masters of Fine Arts graduate program, art is more than just a hobby.

The Department of Theatre and Dance eighth annual UC Davis Film Festivalkicked offWednesdaywith screenings of student documentaries,commercials and short movies.

“We came out and spanked them. We made them look so horrible – we outplayed them.It just shows that if we give100percent and stay focused,things will go our way.” – Men’s soccer co-captain Sule Anibaba after his team beat IPFW andOakland6-0and4-2,respectively,at the Oregon State Diadora Classic.

With gas prices on the rise in a challenged economy,public transit in theSacramento andSan Francisco areas is starting to seeincreases in ridership.

Music in the college scene has always been about artistic expression, but never has it been restricted to bored undergraduates with a guitar, mic and Garage Band.

MONDAY Slowly but surely A person on Navajo Street was seen wandering around the neighborhood very slowly and looking at the residences.

Editor’s note:MUSE offers a monthly feature to highlight artists in and out ofDavis that impact our community.

Gavin Rossdale said it himself when he repeated in the opening track, “I’ve been gone too long.“

Carrie,Samantha,Charlotte and Miranda have captured the hearts of dedicated fans for six seasons of “Sex and the City.”

While some studentsmay enter the corporate world or go on to graduate school after college,others opt for adifferent journey.