Who to watch: Junior Nadia Namdari was the standout performer for the Aggies in 2010.

We all have favorite animals to see when we go to the zoo. My personal favorite is the elephant; its size, unique body shape and sociability always made me drag my parents to see them whenever they were on display.

Recent budget cuts at UC Davis have reduced mail delivery provided by the Mail Division on campus.

The California State Senate passed a bill that increases the fines for drivers and motorists using handheld cell phones or texting while driving. Senate Bill 28, passed on Aug. 15, was proposed by Sen. Joe Simitian (D- Palo Alto) and would add a point against a person’s driver’s license for subsequent offenses.

Recent UC Davis graduate and founder of charity organization Red Balloon, Jennifer Allison Tran, was recognized for her philanthropy efforts with a greater prize than she ever imagined: a $10,000 scholarship.

THURSDAY: Blue and Gold Scrimmage

Teams: UC Davis at San Francisco; vs. Seattle UniversityRecords: Aggies 0-0; Dons 0-0; Redhawks 0-0

UC Davis approved a new major called sustainable agriculture and food systems for the upcoming Fall quarter.

Every time my phone lights up with a text I have to be careful not to actually open the text.

James Hildreth, immunologist and former professor at Tennessee’s Meharry Medical College, started his post as the new dean of the College of Biological Sciences this month. As a prominent AIDS researcher, Hildreth’s work focuses on how HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, penetrates the cell and promotes infection.

People in glass houses; Davis effect; Rent is too damn high; Missing key; Drive ‘n dash; What phone did she call on?

University of California President Mark Yudof recently issued a letter to parents and students regarding the recent fee increase that was approved at the July UC Regents meeting.