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Monthly Archives - January 2011

January 2011 Archives

Downtown brings together town and gown

City NewsJanuary 27, 2011
In close proximity to restaurants, entertainment and campus, Downtown Davis, among other areas of the city, attracts both students and non-students to its quaint and convenient housing.

Column: Two is greater than three

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
Every time a movie trailer or poster screams, “In eye-popping 3D!” I die a little inside.

CD review: The Script

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
In terms of growth, there really isn’t any for The Script’s second album, but hey, I’m not complaining. The first album was so awesome that a continuation of that unique combination of edgy soul-searching lyrics with unbeatable melodies basically makes this an unmistakable hit.

CD review: Layzie Bone

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
Just released on Tuesday, Layzie Bone from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is back with a new album featuring 10 tracks with their signature ’90s flavor – both in the sometimes fast-paced or sometimes head-bobbing slow music and in the carefully pronounced quick-witted lyrics. Known for his fast rhymes, Layzie Bone is coming out with two other albums next month that are scheduled for release on the same day.

CD review: Amos Lee

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
In a Tuesday full of releases revealing new sounds from artists Iron & Wine and The Cold War Kids that displeased loyal fans, Amos Lee’s Mission Bell manages to evolve the singer’s sound while still staying grounded in his soulful roots.

Behind the script

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
Although Taxi Driver is famed for its dark and gritty story, its screenplay, written by now-acclaimed screenwriter Paul Schrader, was sold in a much more festive context.

Ask RJD2

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
There is a raw art in revitalizing the complete unprocessed synergy of where the root of hip-hop and music is inspired – that is, through rhythm, beat and soul. And this is exactly what Ramble John Krohn, more widely known as RJD2, knows how to do.

Ask EPPC

Campus NewsJanuary 27, 2011
What’s the deal with reusable water bottles?

Artsweek

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
25th Hour; Social Distortion; Mark Morris Dance Group

Agroecologists answer agriculture’s tough questions

Campus NewsJanuary 27, 2011
The world needs to produce 70 to 100 percent more food over the next 50 years in order to match the growing global population while still keeping food prices manageable, according to the Food and Agriculture Association.

Aggies after Davis: Two UCD alumni follow their passions

Arts & CultureJanuary 27, 2011
MFA graduate lights up a New York art gallery; Ph.D. Tim Lee educates and entertains with thriving comedy career

Aggie Daily Calendar

FeaturesJanuary 27, 2011
TODAY: Challah for Hunger: Baking a Difference; Summer Abroad Info Session: Greece; Meat Lab Sale