Not only is Owen Smith’s internationally recognized work on display at the Richard L. Nelson Gallery, but the artist himself will speak in Davis today.

Who to watch: Ashley Hearn has kicked it up a notch. Two weeks ago in the Brutus Hamilton Invitational, the junior from Rocklin, Calif. shattered her personal best in discus with a distance of 163-3. That record didn’t last long, as Saturday she launched the discus 166-8.

The most unconventional spaces stripped of trendy adornments often become the most conducive places for artistic creation. Hidden in the basement of the art building on campus, the stark walls of The Basement Gallery continually transforms itself and embody the artwork of various students throughout the year.

If you like ’90s classics, electronica beats, modern music or all of the above rolled into one, then come to Freeborn Hall May 20, to see Super Mash Bros. perform live from 8 to 11 p.m.

While on-campus food service corporation Sodexo claims to promote sustainable and green practices, some students believe Sodexo does not extend this support to farmworkers’ rights.

Call it today’s “top news:” UC Davis students say they are simply not as enthusiastic about Facebook as they used to be. But does this represent a trend among all users?

Who to watch: It’s no wonder that freshman Elizabeth Santana was named the Big West Conference Softball Player of the Week.

The Aggie’s editorial on April 29 criticizing urgent spending measures was well intentioned, but we feel it needs some clarification: ASUCD Senate meetings are always open to the public, and the minute recordings for each meeting are posted the following week. A count of previous years’ urgent resolutions as a proportion of total legislation passed would show that the currently elected senators have passed less urgent legislation than ASUCD Senates have in recent years.

Fifty years ago, visionary leaders created California’s Master Plan for Higher Education. For decades, the master plan provided millions of Californians with opportunities to pursue their academic ambitions and improve their vocational skills. A well-trained and educated workforce entered the private sector and enhanced California’s reputation as a state on the cutting edge of the future, creating new and exciting industries, powering our economic growth and engaging in trailblazing research.

Spring has sprung and so have many new businesses in Davis. From frozen yogurt to clothing stores to restaurants, there are a plethora of local places for Aggies to spend their cash.

This weekend not only marks the celebration of mothers everywhere, but also of Mother Nature herself.

Who to watch: Freshman Amy Simanton came up just short of an individual title at the Big West Conference Tournament, losing to teammate Chelsea Stelzmiller on the third playoff hole.