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Monthly Archives - October 2010

October 2010 Archives

Entertainment Council cock-blocks its planned pornographic screening

Campus NewsOctober 28, 2010
If you prefer your porn viewing experience in a more public setting, you may be out of luck. The Entertainment Council has declined to screen a showing of the acclaimed pornographic film, “Virtual Reality Stimulator” by Ultra-Magnum Creations.

Editorial: Congressional elections

OpinionOctober 28, 2010
Having controlled the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for the past two years, Democrats have little to gain and much to lose in next week’s congressional elections. Republicans in districts across the country are poised to take over dozens of seats, and political analysts say it’s all but certain that the GOP will walk away from this election with a resounding majority in the House.

Day in the life of …

FeaturesOctober 28, 2010
Call them the customer service representatives of UC Davis. They’re your ambassadors to the campus, they know facts about the most obscure buildings, they can tell you exactly how to buy a meal plan and help you find your academic advisor – all while walking backwards.

Davis weighs in on state propositions

City NewsOctober 28, 2010
The city council of Davis unanimously agreed to a “No” vote on Proposition 23 and a “Yes” vote on Proposition 22.

Cross Country Preview

SportsOctober 28, 2010
Who to watch: Junior Jonathan Peterson is having a stellar season.

Column: Waiting for truth

Arts & CultureOctober 28, 2010
Go see Waiting for ‘Superman,’ the new documentary film by director Davis Guggenheim, and I guarantee you’ll walk out of the theater convinced of the reasons why the American public education system is in ruins.

Column: Sister Wives and Oprah

OpinionOctober 28, 2010
The TLC reality show “Sister Wives” follows Koby Brown, his four wives (Christine, Meri, Janelle and Robyn) and their combined 16 children. Basically they’re one big happy polygamist, fundamentalist Mormon family.

Column: Putting down Giant roots

OpinionOctober 28, 2010
The last time the Giants won the World Series the year was 1954; Willie Mays was the strength of the outfield, Dusty Rhodes led the offense with his clutch batting and the Giants were still in New York. That’s right, the New York Giants. Feels counterintuitive right? Like dividing by zero? Despite the fact that I can’t stand the Yankees, I encourage all you die-hard Giants fans to consider your team’s geographic roots next time you talk shit about Derek Jeter.

Column: An election Dunn right

OpinionOctober 28, 2010
No matter what life throws at you, you can rise above.

City brief

City NewsOctober 28, 2010
On Oct. 18, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Daniel P. Maguire, 43, to a judgeship position in the Yolo County Superior Court. Maguire will be filling the position of retiring Judge Thomas E. Warriner.

City approves first phase of Third Street improvement project

City NewsOctober 28, 2010
Third Street will soon become the gateway from downtown to UC Davis. The city’s Redevelopment Agency Board passed the community outreach design plan on Tuesday. This is the first phase of the Third Street improvement project to update and beautify this area of downtown.

CD review: The Radio Dept.

Arts & CultureOctober 28, 2010
A symphony of electronic haze and echoing piano gives Clinging to a Scheme an irreplaceable vintage and romantic feel.