Forty-four percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, breaking down their lofty long-term aspiration for self-improvement into smaller, more tangible goals. But what’s really beneath the desire for self-betterment?

Who to watch: Sophomore Blair Shinoda has been an efficient scorer off the bench for the Aggies.

The politically minded are accustomed to the barrage of e-mails that come in daily from folks passing along their own daily barrage. Not all of these emails are useless – my father-in-law sends along some interesting analyses of the economy, and no one can begrudge a good joke to lighten the mood.

Who to watch: Senior co-captain Stacey Nicolini is jumping back in the competition after sitting out last season due to injuries.

I am an ex-employee from the Ciocolat cafe. Wow, you sure hit the nail on the head with Monday’s article! What a terrible place to work. But one thing the employee failed to tell you about was the constant gas leak there.

January has begun, which means it is time for new classes, a new quarter and a fresh start. In Davis, this month also marks the beginning of the hunt for next year’s housing.

Councilmember Joe Krovoza was appointed the new mayor of Davis on Tuesday, following former mayor Don Saylor’s departure from Davis City Council.

After years of planning, a completely new curriculum will take effect at the UC Davis Veterinary School in the fall.

It’s Thursday, and I’m afraid this column is too late. But if you have yet to corral your textbooks in the soul-crushing, pocket-emptying labyrinth known as the UCD Bookstore, read on. After spending my life savings freshman year on textbooks, I put my foot down. For the last two years (and with the exception of one accidentally opened, shrink-wrapped disaster), I have bought neither textbooks nor readers. And no, I haven’t failed any of my courses. Through much trial and error, I’ve found other means of procuring course texts:

While the societal mentality nowadays is that the glass ceiling is gone, a recent study proves it is far from shattering.

TODAY: Challah for Hunger: Baking a Difference; Meat Lab Sale; Dead Arts Society Creators Meeting.

Sure it’s cold, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up at home all winter. UC Davis’ hottest tickets this quarter include a full-length opera, shows by more than a few world-famous musicians and movies featuring Johnny Depp as a chameleon and Neil Patrick Harris as a blind tutor. We know you don’t want to miss out on any of this, so read on for details.