Yearly Archives - 2008
2008 Archives
Pants optional
OpinionNovember 20, 2008
I feel like I’ve been running into a lot of pissy people lately.I guess I understand tosome extent why this is–the weather’s a little less sexy than most would like it to be,there’ve been these “essay” things that have to get done,and there just aren’t enough yogurt joints in Davis to go around.Still,and in light of the fact that Thanksgiving is on its way,we’ve all got much to be glad about.
Mexican Film Festival explores underrepresented culture
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
Today’s politically charged world can often encourage us to overlook international cultures.This
week’s Mexican Film Festival at UC Davis hopes to remind us of the
significance of Mexican culture by examining it through the eyes of its
people.
Men’s basketball preview
SportsNovember 20, 2008
Teams:UC Davis at Arkansas Records:Aggies,1-2; Razorbacks,1-0 Where:Bud Walton Arena – Fayetteville,Ark.
Feats of Strength music festival carries bands into the area
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
With a string of three shows – starting tonight and ending Saturday – the KDVS90.3FM organized Feats of Strength music festival returns to the Davis and Sacramento area.The show locations are as diverse as the bands:tonight’s show with headliner AIDS Wolf is on-campus in the Silo Union,Friday’s concert is inside Sacramento restaurant Luigi’s Fungarden,while Saturday’s bands will perform in the living room of the DAM house in Davis.
Emily Lacy: CD Review
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
In “Each Person is a Universe,” Emily Lacy describes herself as “relentless like the ocean … regardless like the word.” This cathartic moment is one of many on the home-recordedNewsworthy New York Tapes.
Editorial: UC Davis men’s soccer
OpinionNovember 20, 2008
The UC Davis men’s soccer team is the university’s first team to qualify for multiple NCAA Division I Tournaments and earn a home tournament game. Now, it’s looking for another first. If the Aggies knock off the Denver Pioneers at Aggie Soccer Stadium at 1 p.m. on Saturday, they’ll become the first UC Davis team […]
Daily Calendar
FeaturesNovember 20, 2008
TODAY NCAA Tournament ticket distribution 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Freeborn Hall Ticket Office Men’s soccer will host Denver in the first round of the national
tournament at Aggie Soccer Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets cost
$5 for UC Davis students, faculty and staff, and $7 for adults. Tickets
will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Correction
Campus NewsNovember 20, 2008
In the Nov.18issue ofThe California Aggie,the editorial “ASUCD Senate” incorrectly stated that Senator Chad Roberts hasn’t been to a senate meeting since Oct.23,when in fact he attended the Nov.6meeting.It also stated that over his term he has co-authored one piece of legislation.While that is true,he also co-authored four resolutions.It also stated Roberts has missed eight of20meetings,when he has missed nine of27.The Aggie regrets the error.
Correction
Campus NewsNovember 20, 2008
In the Nov.17issue of The California Aggie,the article “Students elect six new ASUCD senators” incorrectly stated that Justin Patrizio received more votes than Laura Pulido,when Pulido received100moreNo.1votes than Patrizio.The Aggie regrets the error.
City moves forward on carbon neutrality plan
City NewsNovember 20, 2008
The City of Davis took a step forward in its quest to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the city on Tuesday night.TheDavisCity Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing emissions reduction targets for the city and community through2050.The reductions will be gradual,with a target of cutting emissions to1990levels by2010and a target of complete carbon neutrality by2050.
A well-rounded view on art
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
Though it functions as a bridge between various disciplines of art and entertainment,the panoramic art form may not be a well-known creative channel.Visual artist Sara Velas is working to change that.
Arts Week
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
MUSIC Los Lonely Boys Today,7:30p.m.,$25 Sacramento State University Union Ballroom Texas-based band Los Lonely Boys has created a pleasant,non-confrontational wave in the adult contemporary charts with hits like2004‘s “Heaven,” andtheband is in its eighth year of making “Texican Rock‘n‘ Roll” (they’re words,not mine).So what if they’re about as authentic as Chevy’s or Chipotle,they’re still pretty catchy.

