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August 2011 Archives

Featured Artist: Andrea Fourchy

Arts & CultureAugust 29, 2011
Andrea Fourchy is a junior art studio major at UC Davis. Her work has been displayed in several group shows over the last few years – one being at John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis. This past summer she took part in an art-residency program for college juniors called Yale Norfolk. She was nominated by the UCD art department to apply and even received a fellowship to study in Connecticut. Aggie arts wrtier Paayal Zaveri sat down with Fourchy to talk about her artistic experience.

D-Q University alumni group formation is underway

City NewsAugust 29, 2011
Graduates of Deganawidah-Quetzalcoatl (D-Q) University are establishing an alumni organization to regenerate the once operational university.

Couples say “I do” to marrying on campus

FeaturesAugust 29, 2011
You met the love of your life in your chemistry class your first year at UC Davis, and soon enough you’re weighing the options of where to have your wedding ceremony.

Column: In the Meat Lab

Science & TechnologyAugust 29, 2011
I stood in front of a large, shiny metallic cube last Wednesday. It was about eight feet tall with a small oval window in the door. Before I could get a good look through the window, the door opened. When the savory smell of smoked and seasoned pork hit my nose, I realized that it had been a bad idea to skip lunch. Few things stimulate hunger like cooking meat.

Aggies caught offside’s for first loss of the season

SportsAugust 29, 2011
UC Davis entered Sunday’s contest brimming with confidence from a 2-0 road win over University of San Francisco.

Aggie Daily Calendar

FeaturesAugust 29, 2011
ASUCD Blood and Marrow Drive; Craft Center Gallery Closing Reception: Me and My Flame; Guided Tour: Abundance and Water Conservation; Davis Pug Sunday.

Volleyball Season Preview

SportsAugust 22, 2011
For the UC Davis volleyball team, the goal is always the same – make it to the NCAA tournament.

UC Davis sprints past competition to open season

SportsAugust 22, 2011
Women’s Soccer: The Aggies were excited to debut this year’s squad of players, and two games later it is easy to see why.

Two of Rep. Mariko Yamada’s bills approved this summer

City NewsAugust 22, 2011
Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law two of Rep. Mariko Yamada’s (D-Davis) bills. Assembly Bill 966 was approved on July 25 by the governor and extends burials to non-residents of the Davis Cemetery District, which encompasses mainly just Davis. On Aug. 8, he also signed AB 413, which will allow for a pilot project for all-ballot elections in Yolo County to analyze the effects of all-mail ballot voting on local elections.

Tech Tips: How to bling your bike

Science & TechnologyAugust 22, 2011
Three innovative gadgets to ease your bike ride to campus

Summer lovin’: Is it a blast?

FeaturesAugust 22, 2011
Summer is a time for vacations, sleeping until noon, staying out all night and, of course, love. Chances are, before students graduate from college, they will experience a summer fling, or at least know somebody who has.

SF musician Meklit Hadero brings soul and R&B to audiences

Arts & CultureAugust 22, 2011
Sometimes the most passionate singers and musicians stem from their surroundings and various cultural influences. In the concert to come to Sophia’s Thai Kitchen this Thursday, Mekilt Hadero will be bringing a unique soulful and R&B vibe to the stand.