Monthly Archives - February 2010
February 2010 Archives
Guest Opinion: Michael Burch
OpinionFebruary 25, 2010
The decision of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Feb. 8 to uphold the right to sue for three former UC Davis female student-athletes marks another legal victory for them and women’s wrestling. Fundamentally, this debate is about the free exercise of students’ rights and corporate politics in democratic education.
Fuddy Meers is more than just a funhouse
Arts & CultureFebruary 25, 2010
Last Wednesday night at 8 p.m., I had the privilege of experiencing the play, Fuddy Meers, student run and directed by Gia Battista, at the TCS Building.
Editorial: UC waitlists
OpinionFebruary 25, 2010
This spring, several UC campuses, including UC Davis, will implement a waitlist system in the admissions process.
Editorial: Co-op closure applications
OpinionFebruary 25, 2010
In October, Student Housing announced the potential Davis Student Cooperative closure in August 2010 due to a $7,000 budget deficit. Residents of the co-ops however, are currently accepting resident applications for next fall.
“Copland and the Cold War” offers new perspective on American icon
Arts & CultureFebruary 25, 2010
On Feb. 28 at 2 p.m., American history, politics and the music of composer Aaron Copland will come together in “Copland and the Cold War.” The event will be held at the Mondavi Center’s Vanderhoef Studio Theater.
Column: The bums lost
OpinionFebruary 25, 2010
I haven’t always been the millionaire playboy that I am today. No, there was a time when I was young, broke and bored to tears with only eight dollars to my name. That was last summer.
Column: Guiding opinions
Arts & CultureFebruary 25, 2010
When it comes to movies, my opinions are rarely consistent over time. Instead, I often let other opinions change my own.
Column: Cheap$kating
OpinionFebruary 25, 2010
It was during the second half at the women’s basketball game against Long Beach State on Thursday. Pulses were pounding. Tall girls were sweating. A “Go Ags!” chant echoed from the crowd. My friend and I were tastelessly screaming “free shit!” We’re cheapskates who will go well out of our way for pink shirts and tube socks. And I’m not gonna lie, since we got suckered into waiting an hour and a half for those shirts, we felt justified in going back to grab a second free pink Odwalla smoothie on our way out.
CD Review: Massive Attack
Arts & CultureFebruary 25, 2010
After five studio releases and over 20 years, Massive Attack has never made the same record twice. It’s nothing unexpected from such an iconic figure of the trip-hop genre – and their latest album Heligoland is no exception.
CD Review: Hot Chip
Arts & CultureFebruary 25, 2010
While half of Hot Chip’s latest, most focused release demonstrates their capability for brilliance, other tracks feel safe and lackluster.
