Teams:UC Davis at South Dakota Records:Aggies1-3 (0-0); Coyotes3-2 (0-1) Where:DakotaDome – Vermillion,S.D. When:Saturday at noon

The debate over the last few years about allowing a Target store to open in Davis has been particularly illustrative of what makes Davis a great college town. While the dispute was contentious and sometimes ugly,the fact that it even existed is something Davisites should be proud of.It’s rare,and almost unheard of,for a small town to show opposition to a sales tax cash cow like Target setting up shop within its boundaries.

Usingnew powers recently grantedby Congress,the Food and Drug Administration implemented a ban on all flavored cigaretteson Sept.22.FDA officials touted the ban as a way to lower the number of teen smokers and suggested that flavored cigarettes were luring kids intoa“lifetime addiction.“ Discouraging kids and teens from smoking is always a great goal,but there are problems with this particular approach.

Are you part of the population thatwanders aimlessly through the produce aisle only to settle on Fresh Express bagged salad? Do you hate taking the time to choose between the cheaper non-organic foodand the safer organic grown? If so,Community Supported Agriculture might be the answer you are looking for.

Pablo Picasso once said “bad artists copy, good artists steal.” Sure. We all know that Led Zeppelin stole from early blues artists like Muddy Waters; that Wolfmother stole from Led Zeppelin and so on. As any musician should know, it’s hard to find an artist that doesn’t “steal,” or better said, “borrow,” from someone else.

In a birthday celebration for longtime patron Barbara K.Jackson,Christine Brewer along with the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra performed pieces fromWesendonck Lieder,CantataandNew Moon – operas renowned for their prodigious level of difficulty.It is safe to say that Sunday’s performance left a profound musical impression on the audience and a curiosity to venture into other genres.

Backnbloom Self-Titled EP Self-released Rating:2

Inside a smoky San Francisco lounge,several avant-garde poets and artists gather together over jazz music to share a cup of coffee.Sipping their caffeine,they brought along something else more important to share – their passions and creativity.Having turned their backs on the mainstream media wanting to profit off of their craft,these rebels clutched onto their expressionism and changed20th century American culture forever,cementing their place in history.

Editor’s Note: Every week, The Aggie will ask Annette Spicuzza UCD Police Chief the burning, sometimes incriminating, questions students often wonder. Here is this week’s installment. Q: Is it illegal to bike without shoes?

MUSIC Laurel Ensemble Today,12:05p.m.,free Mondavi Center,Rumsey Rancheria Grand Lobby Another impressive free noon concert – UC Davis‘ Laurel Ensemble,a faculty-comprised clarinet,flute,viola,cello and piano ensemble,will perform pieces by Beethoven,Rebecca Clarke and Martinu.Visit music.ucdavis.edu/events for parking info,in case you somehow forgot where the Mondavi Center was. Mumlers; Buildings Breeding Today,10p.m.,$3-5 Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Mumlers and Buildings Breeding have seen a lot of Aggie press within the past year or so,but that doesn’t mean we’re tired of them.Mumlers,a San Jose-based outfit,will perform along with Davis/Sacramento-based Buildings Breeding for a nostalgic night,because alas – Buildings Breeding is calling it quits after four more shows.Catch their second-to-last Davis performance tonight. Davis Jazz Artists Festival:Beyond the Beat Generation Saturday,7p.m.,free John Natsoulas Gallery Poetry,art and jazz mix at the Natsoulas Gallery’sBeyond the Beat Generation festival.A reception will be held Saturday night.Read Muse’s article for more information on the festival. Missouri Mule; Leopold and His Fiction Friday,10p.m.,$3-5 Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Davis‘ own Missouri Mule is a country,blues-ish four-piece; Leopold and His Fiction is a San Francisco-based folk group.Join them for an indie evening at Sophia’s. Capybara; Sea of Bees; Fine Steps Saturday,7p.m.,free (donations welcome) 1315L St. Ah,another backyard house show.KDVS is presenting Sacramento performers Sea of Bees and Fine Steps,as well as Missouri’s Capybara,who is currently touring around the area.Check out the event’s Facebook event page for more information,as well as links to each band’s Myspace. Lady A and Her Heel Draggers Saturday,10p.m.,$3-5 Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Don’t you hate heel draggers? Ugh.The noise they make when their shoes drag across the ground is just unbearable.Or is that shoe draggers? Either way,talk about a non-appealing band name.But if you’re into country western swing,this night just might be for you.Check them out on Myspace for a sample of the San Francisco-based band.

TODAY International Student Volunteers info meeting Every hour from9a.m to6p.m MU Mee Room Travel with a purpose! Travel from2weeks to3months this summer to participate in a unique combination of volunteer workplus adventure travel and make a significant difference while having the adventure of a lifetime! Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic 11a.m.to2p.m. Memorial Union East Conference Room Protect yourself from getting sick this flu season by getting a flu shot. The cost is$20and will be billed to your student account.Students unable to make these clinics may call530.752.2349to schedule an appointment.For more information visithealthcenter.ucdavis.edu/topics/flu-vaccine.html Disney World internship info session 3to4p.m. 114South Hall Learn about six-month full time,paid internships at Walt Disney World! Open to all majors,current students,and new graduates. Activities Fair deadline 4p.m. Over180student organizations including clubs,will have a presence at the Activities FairOct.14. New and returning groups wishing to take part should contact the Center for Student Involvement atspac.ucdavis.edu/programs/afreg/registration.cfmno later than4p.m. Delta Sigma Pi fraternity 7:15p.m. 6Olson Delta Sigma Pi is an international Co-ed professional business fraternity on the UC Davis Campus.Join us for the Alumni Panel.Professional Attire required. Sigma Nu Rush 7:30p.m. 525Oxford Circle (next to Cuarto dorms) Missed rush week and still interested in joining? Then come out and meet the brothers of Sigma Nu for a meet and great! Food and drinks will be served! Tempo no Tempo 7:30p.m.show TCS Building Go join the Entertainment Council for a free concert show featuring Tempo No Tempo from San Francisco bringing some insane beats with A B and the Sea and Casy & Brian! Phi Delta Epsilon Bowling Night 7:30p.m. Memorial Union Games Area Rush UCD’s Co-Ed International Medical Fraternity PhiDE! Come and learn more about us

Following a wildfire-filled summer that covered over336,000acres of California,the UC Davis Fire Department is doing its part to keep fires from becoming a problem here on campus. Monday marked the beginning of Fire Prevention Week,a national event sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association,said Kim Stephens,the fire prevention assistant for the UCDFD.