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.

In possession A senior student was referred for a second time to SJA,this time for possession of marijuana.Police found the student sleeping in his car on campus after he had been drinking.The student agreed to let the police search him,and they found him in possession of marijuana.The student admitted to violating the university’s drug policy and accepted a censure.A similar violation in the future would result in a more serious sanction such as disciplinary probation,suspensionor dismissal.

The economic downturn has not slowed the spread of solar energy in California. In2008,Californians installed158megawatts of solar power,twice as manyasthe year before,according to a report from the California Public Utilities Commission.

Single’s Awareness Night Sponsored by the ASUCD Entertainment Council Tonight,9:30p.m. The Graduate,805Russell Blvd. $5at the door,$8after11p.m.

The inauguration festivities are over, but students can still celebrate this year’s historical presidential election with a visit to Memorial Union’s Art Lounge. In honor of Black History Month, the Art Lounge is currently showcasing a photo biography of the life of President Barack Obama as part of its Obama! Exhibit, running until the end of February.

There is no greater thrill than the rush of snow skiing; rifling down a freshly powdered mountain, the wind in your face and adrenaline pumping. But no pleasant experience comes without its price. Here are some things you should expect to face the next time you hit the slopes.

When comparing the rosters of Pacific and UC Davis side by side,it quickly becomes evident that the two teams don’t have a whole lot in common geographically. The Tigers No.1through5seeds are all foreign-born,tough competitors:Moritz Starke (Germany),Artem Gramma (Ukraine),Vegerd Veskimagi (Estonia),Karl-Erik Paaro (Estonia) and Christian Kuehne (Germany).

Student government is usually pretty harmless.Aside from the occasional overly ambitious candidate soliciting signatures for the Association’s quarterly popularity contest,often loosely referred to as an election,its direct impact on student life is rather minimal.In fact,whenthey’renot spending countless hours mesmerized by the sounds of their own voice,I’d reckon that ASUCD officials are relatively normal and competent people.