The UC Davis Department of Theatre & Dance will be presenting two new choreographies, “Jointedness” and “Dances for Non-Fictional Bodies,” starting Feb. 12. The pieces are created by Master of Fine Arts graduating candidates Jess Curtis and Nina Galin. This week, Muse previews the two works.

The mortality rate of California women who die from causes directly related to pregnancy has nearly tripled in the past decade.

Two people were arrested on Super Bowl Sunday for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Increased patrol was a part of the state’s Avoid the 8 program, which sets up DUI checkpoints during weekends with an expectation of a higher number of drunk drivers.

MUSE profiles the local artists whose work is on display at two Davis cafes. This week, Common Grounds and Mishka’s are featured.

Two U.S. defense officials have called for an end to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, taking a step toward allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the military.

Who to watch: Freshman Andrew Haggan had the best tournament of any Aggie last week at the Mauni Lani Invitational, finishing the tournament tied for 29th.

Who to watch: If Dominic Calegari can replicate anything close to his previous performance against UC Irvine this season, UC Davis will be in good shape.

The next generation of student leaders gathered yesterday in Griffin Lounge to debate political ASUCD topics.

Who to watch: Sophomore Erika Van Dyke placed first on both balance beam and floor exercise with scores of 9.775 and 9.800 respectively to lead the Aggies to victory over Seattle Pacific on Friday.

Next week, students will vote on the peers that will represent them as both executives and legislators in ASUCD. Elections start Feb. 17 at 8 a.m. and last until Feb. 19, when online polls close at 8 a.m.

Students have long anticipated getting the ASUCD Coffee House back next fall, but some will be surprised to hear that the bookstore and Memorial Union games area (MUGA) may soon be undergoing similar renovations.

So I’m sure you’ve heard of this place called New Jersey. If you’ve heard of said place, you might have heard of this thing called “Jersey Shore” and this … uhh, cultural movement called being a “Guido.” If you are blissfully ignorant about what I am talking about, then I don’t want to spoil anything for you. (How’s the rent under that rock?) I’ll sum Jersey Shore up in two words: glorified … uhh, irresponsibility. (I am really flipping through the pages of my euphemism dictionary for this one.)