The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has given UC Davis a $4 million grant to establish a research to study the causes and effects of policies regarding poverty in the United States. Davis was chosen as one of three schools, along with Stanford University and University of Wisconsin-Madison, to host a center based solely on researching poverty in the United States.

The Aggies were desperate for a victory.

The Zona Rosa Project is not your average show. Audience members are let into Wyatt Pavilion one at a time and led down a dark hallway by masked performers. They are led out onto the stage where more masked people lead them to their seats. This entrance initially confuses the audience members but looking back it seems like an attempt to involve the audience in the show.

I’m not sure what to do for the Halloween weekend. I’ve heard rumors about the block parties and Radcliffe being really toned down or a straight-up no-go this year and I’ve never been in Davis for Halloween. Are they worth checking out? Any alternatives you might suggest?

It’s the beginning of the year, and the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD), UC Davis’ student government, is gearing up for the upcoming school year. Similar to the United States government, ASUCD is made up of a legislative, judicial and executive branch. Within the legislative branch, there are commissions, groups of students who do specific work for the association. Along with planning events, commissions also see bills that are seen by the senate, and give the senators their opinions on the bills before they are voted on.

There’s something to be said for a classy restaurant that not only boasts a great happy hour and a variety of unique and delicious appetizers and entrees, but is also conveniently located in the heart of downtown, making it an easy walking distance to every movie theater and bar Davis has to offer.

“But what if a shark gets you?”

Pat Benatar had it right when she said, “Love is a battlefield”. Though parachute pants, fingerless gloves and jean jackets have all lost their appeal, love still continues to wage war.

Appointments and confirmations; Consideration of old legislation.

UC Davis volleyball had a rough weekend, falling to both Long Beach State and Cal State Fullerton in straight sets on their road trip to Southern California.

Yolo NHP JPA Meeting; Peace Corps Information Meeting; Student Nutrition Association Meeting; Linux Users’ Group of Davis Meeting.

Teams: UC Davis at Pacific; at Cal Poly