Any scientist who works with parasites knows about the “matchbox sign.”

Friends don’t let friends cheat: A senior was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) for unauthorized collaboration and cheating on an exam. The student had similar incorrect answers that were almost identical to those of a classmate. When the student met with a judicial officer, she stated that she did not look at the final exam of the student next to her nor did she notice anyone looking at her exam, however she did know the person sitting next to her. Later, the other student admitted to copying the referred student’s final exam. No disciplinary action was taken on this student and the case was dismissed.

TODAY

Affirmative action policies began in response to the 1960s and ’70s civil rights movement but remained a point of contention nationally.

Professor Mark Mascal said he likes to make an impact on a student’s life, no matter how small.

With 61 alumni volunteering for the Peace Corps this year, more Aggies are opting for “the hardest job you’ll ever love” after graduation.

When a team scores 58 goals in four games, they’re going to have a successful weekend.

People can connect with each other in countless ways. Skype, text, instant messaging, Facebook, e-mail – the list goes on.

The waiting game for undergraduate college acceptances – and rejections – will extend even longer this spring for fall placement at UC campuses.

A possible relief to beer drinkers everywhere, researchers at UC Davis recently published analysis defending the notion that beer can be healthy.

THURSDAY

On Sept. 24, we began the year by walking out of our classes and workplaces in solidarity. Students, faculty, workers and staff who faced furloughs, layoffs, pay cuts and tuition hikes all left their buildings, classes and jobs to rally and march together against the privatization of education.