This past weekend I worked as part of the Davis Model United Nations to hold a conference for some rather high-achieving high school students. Since I have little interest in debate and even less interest in politics, I helped at the event as a favor to a friend, and perhaps to my resume as well. […]

The Baggins End Domes, a student housing co-op created in 1972, has been a staple to the UC Davis community for almost 40 years. Housing up to 25 students at a time, Baggins End is a place renown for its uniqueness, centered around eco-friendliness, sustainability and a passion for “creativity, inspiration, initiative, personal growth and […]

With its back up against the wall, the UC Davis football team came out and played its most complete game of the year. The Aggies were quick and balanced on offense, strong and unrelenting on defense, and avoided costly mistakes in all phases of the game. The 24-17 victory over the Mustangs brings the Aggies […]

Volleyball UC Davis’ struggles on the road continued this weekend as the Aggies fell to Cal State Northridge and UC Riverside — both matches finished 3-0. The defeats extended UC Davis’ road losing streak to seven matches. Over that stretch the Aggies have won just three sets. UC Davis fell to 20-8 on the season, […]

Going into the final two games of the season, the 2011 UC Davis men’s soccer program had the unique opportunity to go down in history for two different achievements. The Aggies had the chance to seize its first ever number one seed in the Big West Conference as well as tie the NCAA record for […]

Drunk on campus A graduate student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) by the UC Davis Police Department in connection with an alcohol violation. The police were drawn by loud noises coming from a lecture hall on campus during the night, and encountered the student. Upon questioning him, the officers found that he was […]

This month will mark the final chapter for one local Davis bookstore. Sweet Briar Books, located at 654 G Street, will close following a liquidation sale, which begins Friday. Sales on the entire inventory – books, CDs and DVDs – will start at 20 percent off. Owner Sharon Segal is also selling 42 maple bookcases […]

The Aggies took the pitch Thursday evening with their best season in Division I history on the line. On their way to posting the best Big West Conference record in school history, they defeated rivals Sacramento State and Cal Poly Pomona. They also earned a tie against 19th ranked UC Irvine, a golden goal win […]

The pastor who predicted the end of the world a few months back was, I think, really on to something. Given that his followers sold their homes, spent huge sums of money on billboards and advertisement trying to tell the world – or, as much of the world that drove by their billboards and advertisements […]

There are certain concepts that come to mind when you think of the term “art”. In the visual art world, painting, sculpture, cinematography and dance are usually the top contenders when it comes to what is conventionally defined as art. But did you ever think about one that is much tastier on the palette? Yep, […]

For many Davisites, Delta of Venus has possessed an undeniably homey quality ever since its doors opened in 1993. A bookshelf ruled by the ‘take a penny leave a penny’ mantra frames a fireplace inside, featuring titles such as Pony Pals and Much Ado About Nothing. A group of gray-haired men and women sit in […]

A new genome sequencing facility is being planned at UC Davis’ Health System Campus in Sacramento through the university’s recent partnership with the Beijing Genomics Institute Americas (BGI). The new facility will focus on improving research in human and animal health, agriculture and environmental initiatives through genome sequencing. Last week a signing ceremony was held […]