In the midst of an economic downturn it might seem like businesses would be closing, but that is not the case for many new businesses that have recently opened in Davis. “Davis is a great environment for a business because the UC brings so many college students into town,” said Allen Nguyen, general manager of Davis Sushi Buffet at 707 Second St., which opened June 1.

The Business and Economic Development Commission passed a motion Monday night supporting further consideration of a development at Cannery Park that would include both housing and business park space. If approved, a mixed-use development at the long vacant site would create hundreds of jobs and homes, according to a report by an outside consulting firm.

Teams: No. 11 UC Davis vs. No. 6 Loyola Marymount Records: Aggies, 7-10 (6-2); Lions 13-8 (4-0) When: Saturday at noon

Teams: No. 8 UC Davis at Cal Poly Records: Aggies, 12-2-3 (4-1-3); Mustangs, 8-4-4 (3-2-2) Where: Alex G. Spanos Stadium – San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Event: Big West Conference Championships Where: UCR Agricultural Operations Course – Riverside, Calif When: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Twenty-three months and $1.5 billion dollars worth of campaigning has come to a head and is about to burst. But rather than urge you to take part in the popping of this political pimple by voting for one candidate or another, I’m going to do the opposite; I’m going to urge you to stay home.

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.