With maps covering the walls,movable whiteboards,newcomputers and clean desks,this classroom seems like it belongs in a new suburban middle school – except for the razor wire outside.The classroom was onestop ona tour ofthe Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility.The detention facility’s firstopenhousegave Yolo County residents an up-close look at the new facility,whichopened in2005.

Today The Development ofScience in Mexico:Some Remarks Jesus de Loera,professor of mathematics– UC Davis 5214Social Sciences and Humanities,HIA Conference Room,noon to1p.m. Sponsored by Hemispheric Institute on the Americas

UC Davis professor Charles Goldman was recently named chair of the Tahoe-Baikal Institute’s Board of Directors.Goldman,whose career at UC Davis spans over50years,founded the nonprofit organization in1991.

With just two months left in what is normally the wettest part of the season and California’s major reservoirs already running low,little doubt remains that dry conditions will persist through spring,experts say.Even with the latestsmallburst of cold and damp weather,California’s snowpack remains far below average.

Teams: UC Davis vs. San Jose State Records: Aggies, 3-1; Spartans, 2-3 Where: La Rue Field When: Today at 2 p.m. Who to watch: With the help of sophomore hurler Alex Holmes, the Aggies were able to take three of four games at the Cathedral City Kickoff this past weekend.

Too much TV could lead to depression A study out of the University of Pittsburgh reports that watching television during one’s adolescence could lead to depression down the road.

If you ever wondered what made Cuties,the box of mandarin oranges found at Safeway and Costco,so delicious,it could depend on what time of the year you buy them.

Although Davis has its share of mid-sized and smaller concerts,larger acts usually travel across theCauseway to play in Sacramento at venues like the Arco Arena.This month,however,is an exception as a six-act show featuring Gym Class Heroes,Shwayze,LMFAO,Tyga,The Knux and HardNox will rock the UC Davis Pavilion on Feb.26.

Outside Science Lecture Hall 123, a wooden plaque with the figure of a skier performing a back flip sways from a branch. The token is intended to remind the campus of the deceased 21-year-old Randy Davis. Friends of Davis, juniors Jane Libershteyn and Shayna Fogleman, created and hung the plaque in his memory.

A few years ago as a freshman experiencing my firstwinterquarter at Davis,I found myself writing this little piece about how thequartersystem drives people insane.

e first time I heardKirollos “Cookie” Gendi speak was at last year’s Relay for Life,but his story is one you have to hear more than once.A few days ago,I sat across from him,listening in amazement as he cheerfully related his life-threatening struggle with cancer.

TODAY Hunger Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Back patio, The Silo Go to the hunger lunch and have an all you can eat meal of rice, beans and cornbread for $4.