A few years ago, science writer Jonah Lehrer stood in a grocery store cereal aisle, paralyzed. There were too many options: honey-nut Cheerios, regular Cheerios, multigrain Cheerios. The decision-making process was overwhelming – so Lehrer wrote a book about it.

With Halloween only a few days away, many students are still scavenging for costumes. If you are out of costume ideas, the Enchanted Cellar may be the place for you.

New research from UC Davis shows that particle size is much more important to chemical reactivity than previously thought. Understanding the differences between how large and small particles behave will have a wide array of applications, from cleaning up environmental pollutants and crumbling infrastructure to the biology of bacteria and the origins of life.

They might be only 140 characters long, but the mood swings captured in those tiny “tweets” can predict the movement of the stock market, says a new study. Measuring Twitter’s “calmness score” can predict how the Dow Jones Industrial Average will change three days later – with 86.7 percent accuracy.

A Yolo County jury found a northern Sacramento man guilty of gang-related violence earlier this month.

Best Coast, the indie pop band best known for its laid-back California vibe, will perform at Odd Fellows Lodge, 415 Second St., tonight at 8:30 p.m., with tickets available for students for $5. MUSE caught up with Best Coast’s lead singer, Bethany Cosentino, about the band, fame and tonight’s performance.

Darth Vader may dominate the Death Star, but he definitely doesn’t clean it. I took this photo because janitorial service is a huge part of students’ everyday lives but not many people talk about it, see it or appreciate it.

Vegan Madness; Critical Mass; Election reminder; Picnic Day forum

The Aggie Public Arts Committee (Aggie PAC) is a newly formed committee that is interested in adding a variety of art to campus, especially murals.

Who to watch: Senior midfielder Jason Santos will be looking to score his first goal of the season this week.

Why is it that people face such problems with weight loss diets? While the motivation to lose the extra weight is often there for these weight loss dieters, correct strategies and goals are often not.

The women’s soccer season has had its share of ups and downs this season.