Editor’s note: On April 16, the UC Davis Athletic Department cut four Intercollegiate teams. As part of a four-part series,

While most people have no problem drinking a nice cold mojito, a young dachshund puppy named Mojito was having trouble swallowing anything at all until he underwent a revolutionary procedure to save his life.

Well, I guess I’ll start off by reassuring you that this column will not be about my hemorrhoids (thanks, Dave Karimi). This is primarily because I don’t have them. I can feel the guy’s pain, though. Okay, I can’t literally feel it. But I can imagine and sympathize.

Boys and girls, we need to talk. After scrounging my brain for something to write about this week, I had an ah-ha moment. Why are we so afraid of talking about sex?

Superheroes and the villains they vanquish are always stealing their powers from the animal kingdom. Spiderman launched webs and Dr. Octopus had eight limbs. Sabertooth was vicious and Wolverine emulated a member of the weasel family. Catwoman? More like copy-cat.

City Council candidates had an opportunity last Thursday to speak to the public about issues affecting downtown Davis and the economy’s effect on businesses. This year, the Downtown Davis Business Association hosted the event at Davis Odd Fellows Hall, one of the six forums.

On Thursday night when there’s a rumbling roar, don’t panic – it is the firework show at the end of Celebrate Davis! In its seventh year, the Davis Chamber of Commerce is putting on a showcase of businesses, city services and more at 4:30 p.m. at Community Park, located at 14th and F Streets.

Altering exam A senior was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) for resubmitting an altered exam.

California’s budget woes continue as the river of setbacks and sacrifice flows downhill. The state has made cuts to higher education, UC campuses have made cuts to all units and on April 16, the UC Davis Athletics Department announced the elimination of four teams.

TODAY Campus Unions Public Forum 5 to 6 p.m. Mee Room, Memorial Union Listen and discuss with Campus Unions about the interim plans for the Memorial Union while renovations are taking place. Davis City Council Candidates Forum 6 p.m. 234 Wellman Hear all five candidates for city council talk about issues that are important to students. IAESTE Leadership Opportunity Meeting 6:20 to 7 p.m. 129 Wellman Join the global network of architectural, engineering, mathematics and science leaders. See how IAESTE can enrich your experience with international professional training and leadership opportunities!

More than just party lights were flashing this Cinco de Mayo as the Yolo County Avoid the 8 DUI Taskforce saturated the streets of West Sacramento, Davis and Woodland.

Last week, Chancellor Linda Katehi announced a $230,000 annual investment to combat hate and intolerance on campus.