A tri-city walk-a-thon this weekend aims to inspire community members to raise awareness about affordable housing. Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento will participate this Saturday in the event hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Yolo County.

UC Davis faculty and researchers can breathe a sigh of relief, as budget cuts will not be sapping funds for research.

Race officials announced yesterday that the city of Davis will again be a host city in the professional cycling road race. On May 17, 2010, the second stage of the eight-stage race will begin in Davis, leading cyclists on their way to the finish line in Santa Rosa.

I am a living contradiction. I may intend to do one thing, but the exact opposite will occur. I may think I can get up 10 minutes before class starts and arrive on time, but the bus schedule tells me otherwise. I may say to myself that I will get this column done early, but here I am cramming this thing in while “studying” for midterms.

When a girl asks you what you really think of her, lie.

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