The California AggieToday's Date
FacebookInstagramX - TwitterYouTube

Yearly Archives - 2011

2011 Archives

Volleyball preview

SportsNovember 3, 2011
Teams: UC Davis at Cal State Northridge; at UC Riverside Records: Aggies, 20-6 (6-5); Matadors, 11-11 (5-5); Highlanders 5-19 (2-8) Where: The Matadome — Northridge, Calif.; UC Riverside Student Recreation Center — Riverside, Calif. When:  Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Who to watch: Junior Allison Whitson is far and away the Aggies’ […]

Speed limit may change on Russell Boulevard

City NewsNovember 3, 2011
Yolo County’s public works department suggested raising the speed limits on 14 county roads due to recent surveys that showed increased driving speeds. It was found that drivers were driving at 48 to 49 miles per hour (mph) on Russell Boulevard, which has a 35 mph speed limit. The Yolo County Board of Supervisors accepted […]

Aggie Digest

Cross CountryNovember 3, 2011
Cross Country Although there won’t be any championships won this weekend, the Doc Adams Open is sure to provide some healthy competition for UC Davis cross country. With a good group of schools coming to Davis for the race, this will be a chance for younger players and redshirts to show what they are made […]

Column: Euro-bro-love

OpinionNovember 3, 2011
I didn’t expect to encounter bros in Brussels. I figured that Europeans were way too intelligent for such a trend and that typical American bros wouldn’t ever leave the frat house. I was wrong on both accounts. It’s not that there are any real, stereotypically bro Euro-bros around; rather, Europeans love bros. There are two […]

Off to Spain we go

Arts & CultureNovember 3, 2011
Having toured France, Australia, and Canada in the past, the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra has selected Spain as its next destination to visit. From March 24 to April 4, UCDSO  will be performing in Madrid, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, including at the prominent Palau de la Musica Catalana (or Palace of Catalan Music, as it […]

Women’s soccer preview

SportsNovember 3, 2011
Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Irvine Records: Aggies, 11-6-1 (4-3-1); Anteaters, 13-3-2 (6-1-1) Where: Crawford Field, Irvine When:  Today at 7 p.m. Who to watch: Sophomore Ashley Edwards has found her niche in the Aggie offense. She has been huge for the team in recent games, including their last home game when she scored to […]

The world of fashion, version 2.0

Arts & CultureNovember 3, 2011
Indeed there is an increased emphasis being put globally on style. In both the corporate world and the quickly evolving cultural arena in countries such as China, which was recently declared a fashion superpower by Vogue America, presentation has become the first criteria for judgment. For certain college students, making a way into the “real […]

Police Briefs

City NewsNovember 3, 2011
SUNDAY Unhappy meal A man was standing in front of McDonald’s holding a sign that stated “McDonald’s Employees Are Rude” on Chiles Road. Procrastination is still legal Someone called 911 and hung up at Shields Library. Sounds dopey Several people were smoking a bong in a car and refused to leave because they were legally […]

Letter to the Editor: Response to “Aggie Athletics”

OpinionNovember 3, 2011
In his opinion published Nov. 1, titled “Aggie Athletics,” Paul Medved discussed his fear that pressure to succeed in athletics will ultimately be the demise of our university’s principles and values. We respectfully disagree. Success does not necessarily mean compromised values. UC Davis’ history has always been about growth and striving for greater success. We went from a farm, […]

Taking poetry to a new level

Arts & CultureNovember 3, 2011
Much like poetry or any form self-expression through spoken word, freestyling is continually proving itself to be a legitimate form of art. And that is the main goal of The Oak Grove Community Cypher. The newly developed group meets up every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gazebo in the Davis Arboretum. The […]

Forum to look for for input on new Athletic Director tonight

Campus NewsNovember 2, 2011
Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Ballroom, students are asked to gather for a forum regarding the hiring of the new athletic director and give their opinions and thoughts. “We are eager to hear from people what sort of traits or experiences they think would be helpful in […]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes to SciLec tonight

Campus NewsNovember 2, 2011
Breaking news from the Daily Prophet: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 will be shown in Science Lecture Hall 123 tonight. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Entertainment Council is hosting the event, and tickets will cost $2 at the door. Muggles and wizards alike are encouraged […]