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2011 Archives

Letters to the Editor: Response to UC Davis Protests

OpinionNovember 21, 2011
Letter #1: I watched the actions of Friday unfold on my Twitter feed. Saturday morning, I woke up to see the name of my university on the front page of The Huffington Post and on the pages of countless other national news outlets. I would have hoped UC Davis had found the cure for cancer […]

Protesters surround Chancellor’s press conference on Saturday evening

Campus NewsNovember 19, 2011
Two unnamed UC Davis Police officers have been placed on administrative leave, according to a statement issued by the UC Davis News Service on Sunday morning. This followed a press conference on Saturday, where UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi addressed police activity during a protest that took place on the UC Davis Quad on […]

Police pepper spray student protesters, community outraged

Campus NewsNovember 19, 2011
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, police officers marched to the UC Davis Quad to confront student protesters who had set up tents the previous afternoon. After protesters refused to leave, police arrested 10 individuals, nine of which were UC Davis students. Between arrests, a line of protesters linking arms was sprayed in the face […]

Protesters face off with UC Davis campus police

Campus NewsNovember 18, 2011
Student protesters just faced off with UC Davis campus police on the Quad. At approximately 3:30 p.m., police officers marched to the protesters. After protesters refused to leave, police arrested at 10 individuals, nine of which were students. Officers also pepper-sprayed students in the face who were sitting down and linking arms. Over 200 protesters […]

Letter to the editor: UC affordability

OpinionNovember 17, 2011
As a proud University of California graduate, I sincerely believe that public education enables everyone to pursue their dreams and move our nation forward. With a troubled economy and millions of Americans out of work through no fault of their own, it is even more important that lawmakers invest in students now as a way […]

Former UC Davis student sues university over hazing

Campus NewsNovember 17, 2011
A lawsuit was filed against UC Davis, by former student Ryan Clifford, for allegedly ignoring complaints of hazing at the off-campus Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) in Fall 2008. The lawsuit, which was filed Nov. 4, states Clifford, a communication transfer student, was required to partake in initiation activities that violate the university’s Policy […]

Column: The Politics of “Space Marine”

OpinionNovember 17, 2011
A popular video game features a totalitarian empire ruled by an order of fanatical warriors devoted to genetic purity and the worship of an immortal despot. Emblazoned with death’s heads, federal eagles and other Germanic regalia, the regime’s elite slaughter foreign hordes they deem sub-human. However, these imperial soldiers aren’t fascist storm troopers, nor are […]

Police briefs

City NewsNovember 17, 2011
SUNDAY Just yolking around There was ongoing egging on Mesquite Drive. Horn of plenty Someone had a sign saying “Honk and we’ll take a shot” on F Street. Took the sign literally Someone shot a Canadian goose in a field near Bermuda Avenue. MONDAY Breaking, entering, partying An unknown person had thrown a house party […]

Men’s water polo preview

Men's Water PoloNovember 17, 2011
Teams: UC Davis vs. Air Force or Occidental; vs. TBD Records: Aggies, 20-10 (11-4); Fighting Falcons, 8-16 (5-7); Tigers 7-22 (1-13) Where: Canyonview Aquatic Center — La Jolla, Calif. When:  Friday at 1:30 p.m.; TBD Who to watch: Senior Kevin Peat will be looking to have a strong showing at his final Western Water Polo […]

Nameless Magazine seeks submissions

FeaturesNovember 17, 2011
At an afternoon picnic on the UC Davis Quad, a group of undergraduate writers decided to start a literary and arts magazine simply because it was something they were all passionate about. It was at this moment that UC Davis’ Nameless Magazine was born. Nameless was started six years ago by a group of first-year […]

Goon Squad Preview

SportsNovember 17, 2011
The NBA lockout may be ongoing, but the stars will be out on the UC Davis campus this weekend. Sunday’s Goon Squad Classic, organized by Sacramento Kings guard Donte Greene, will feature a variety of professional players. Among the bigger names scheduled to play are Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant and Washington Wizards guard […]

Letter to the editor: Response to “Jungle Fever”

OpinionNovember 17, 2011
I’m excited that you have taken an interest in another culture, and even more excited that despite opposition from your parents, you choose to pursue possible relationships with African American men. I am always happy to see multicultural relationships. To me, these types of relationships help to end ignorance and force others around them to […]