An estimated20to25percent of American college women experience attempted or complete rape during their college years,according to the U.S.Department of Justice.This year’s “Take Back the Night” aims to attract more awareness toward sexual violence.

Teams:UC Davis vs.No.15California Records:Aggies,21-26; Golden Bears,32-15 Where:LaRue Field When:Today at3p.m.

Risk of heart disease strongly linked to waist size Researchers have found more evidence that a larger waist size alone,even in those of normal weight,raises the risk for heart disease significantly. The strong link was uncovered by analyzing data from over80,360Swedish men and women between the ages of45and85who were enrolled in two long-term health studies over a period of seven years ending in2004.Over the course of the studies,over1,100of the participants were either hospitalized or died from heart disease.

Solar energy could be coming from space satellites in the near future.The investor-owned utility company Pacific Gas & Electric is seeking approval from state regulators for a power purchase agreement with Southern California company Solaren.

Davis and Woodland residents hoping for a means to bike or walk between the two cities may be in luck. Planners from the cities of Davis and Woodland and Yolo County held a second public community meeting this week to discuss the possibility of an alternative transportation corridor between Davis and Woodland.

As we move deeper into the digital age,some of us may wonder how much faster our cameras can process images while others may rue the carbon footprint left by constantly recharging ourcell phone and iPod batteries.The good news,it seems,is that high speed processing and green technology can go hand in hand to power everyday electronics.

Dealing with a parent who has had cancer or still does is no easy task for anyone,let alone young children.Camp Kesem,a summer camp for kids ages six through13,tries to give kids a break from these hardships. Camp Kesem is a completely free,college student-run overnight camp for kidswhoseparents currently have cancer,are cancer survivors or have passed away from the illness.The program takes kids on a one-week getaway camp during the summer,giving them a chance to be kids again.

This weekend,Winters,Calif.will join thousands of other cities already hosting farmers markets nationwide. Set to open Sundayfrom8a.m.to1p.m.,the farmers market in Winters will include various goods from participating farmers from Davis,Winters,Elk Grove,Rumsey,Esparto,Petaluma,Vacaville and Capay.

Peter Richerson has traveled the world learning about ecology and biology.Since his time as a UC Davis undergraduate and graduate student in the1960s,he has written two books and hashelped pioneer the field ofcultural ecology.After returning to UC Davis as a faculty member in1971he has done research on topics ranging from plankton populations in Lake Tahoe to the role of culture in human evolution.

If Japanese food is your guilty pleasure,you‘re easily living in the right place.Davis,despite its distance from any kind of large body of water,has a plethora of Japanese restaurants from buffets to traditional style.However,if you‘re looking for an out of the ordinary Japanese experience,youmight want to give Mikuni a try.

TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Support local farmers and buy some fresh produce,nuts,flowers and more! Pick up some tasty treats for a fun springtime dinner or a nice afternoon snack. Beyond the Bachelor’s Degree 11:15a.m.to1p.m. MU II Speakers at this panel of Chicanas and Latinas will feature personal testimonies as well as a Q&A session. Senator Mark Leno interview 6to7p.m. KDRT,95.7FM Listen to Vanguard Radio interview California Senator Mark Leno tonight! He will discuss his pending health care legislation,The California Universal Health Care Act of2009,SB810. Karma Patrol 7to9p.m. Mee Room,MU Stop by this meeting and “bee” a volunteer for the Whole Earth Festival. Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss talk 8p.m. 1100Social Sciences Listen to Rabbi Weiss give his talk entitled “Zionism:A Rebellion Against God.“

In theApr.28issue of The California Aggie,the article “Micro efforts make macro impact“ incorrectly states the featured organization’s name as the “UC Davis Microlending Club.“ The club’s correct name is “The Microlending Club at UC Davis.“ The Aggie regrets the error.