Alex Byrne’s letter of April 12 (“Unprofessional security”) presents a hyperbolic, insensitive and, quite frankly, naïve perspective with regard to the Cal Aggie Host program. While it is certainly true that security staff at events can and may often have a dampening effect on an otherwise celebratory atmosphere, their presence is necessary for several valid reasons, not least of which is to ensure the safety of the event participants.

KDVS is hosting its annual fundraiser in an effort to continue broadcasting its community-driven and diverse offerings.

Despite preliminary reports suggesting an increase in citations from last year’s Picnic Day, UC Davis administrators and police declared this year’s event a success.

UC Davis freeform radio station KDVS will hold its annual fundraiser week from Monday to Sunday.

Women’s lacrosse: The Aggies were fighting for their lives.

Walking into Rostini Italian Kitchen at 5:30 p.m. on a Monday, my girlfriend and I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with the smell of fresh bread.

I love café hopping. During breaks back home in Berkeley, I make it a point to hit up all my favorite cafes on College Ave; Café Bittersweet, The Beanery and Espresso Roma are all either quaint, independent coffee shops or local chains.

During last Thursday’s episode of “Good Morning America,” a seven-year-old girl from South Dakota got her four minutes of fame. She didn’t rescue her baby brother by calling 9-1-1 or have a dog save her from a burning building.

We as a society have a very important decision to make.

FRIDAY: Toe nailed; … To get to the other side.; When life gives you a broken window…; What pranksters

TODAY: Sustainable Picnic Day; Find a Job or Internship Workshop; APIQ Live!; Campus Rotaract Club of Davis Meeting; How to Find a Summer Job and Use it to Launch Your Career Workshop

Event: Big West Conference Championships