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April 12 2012 Archives

Corbin to leave UC Davis

Men's BasketballApril 12, 2012
UC Davis men’s basketball coach Jim Les announced Tuesday night that freshman guard Tyrell Corbin would not be returning for the Aggies next season and will be looking to transfer at the end of the academic year. “We’re appreciative of Tyrell being part of our basketball program and we wish him well,” Les said. The […]

Second annual Edge Festival

Arts & CultureApril 12, 2012
For eight days, the UC Davis Theatre and Dance department will be hosting the second annual The Edge Performance Festival at Wright Hall. The festival presents a series of works written, directed and acted by UC Davis undergraduate students. There are also a few graduate student performances included as well. Last year’s inaugural event was […]

Column: Stories of an ambassador

OpinionApril 12, 2012
“Where are you from?” My foreign friends and I hear this question all the time. But people’s reactions to our replies differ dramatically. Over winter break I was traveling with a friend and conversations with strangers would usually go like this: I’d say, “I am from Lithuania.” They would nod, and then turn back to […]

120426_sp_TrackandFieldPreview

SportsApril 12, 2012
120426_sp_TrackandFieldPreview Edit: EL Notes:   Headline: Track and Field Preview   Event: Causeway Dual vs. Sacramento State Where: Hornet Stadium — Sacramento When: Friday, all-day Friday Who to watch: Junior Emily Bush spearheaded the field aspect of last week’s Woody Wilson Memorial Classic when she broke the school record for the women’s pole vault.         The […]

Arts Week

Arts & CultureApril 12, 2012
MONDAVI Bettye LaVette Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m., $49/$24.5 (student) Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center According to The New York Times, “Ms. LaVette now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation’s most vital soul singer.” LaVette’s 2010 album re-imagines songs by The Beatles, The Who, Elton John and Eric Clapton. Get ready for a night of […]

Softball Preview

SoftballApril 12, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. Long Beach State Records: Aggies, 15-22 (5-1); 49ers 16-20 (4-2) Where: LaRue Field When: Saturday at noon and 2 p.m.; Sunday at noon Who to watch: Freshman starting pitcher Justine Vela is coming off a huge week after allowing only one run in 20 innings pitched against UC Riverside and Cal State Northridge. With these performances, […]

Men’s Tennis Preview

Men's TennisApril 12, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Riverside; vs. UC Irvine Records: Aggies, 3-13 (0-3); Highlanders, 6-13 (0-1); Anteaters 4-15 (1-1) Where: Marya Welch Tennis Center When:  Saturday at noon; Sunday at noon Who to watch: Sophomore Kyle Miller ought to put on a thrilling show on Saturday afternoon after a spectacular performance against California State University, […]

Cool Davis Initiative brings sustainable activities to campus, city

City NewsApril 12, 2012
In 2008, the City of Davis adopted the Davis Climate Action and Adaption Plan, which was designed to involve the community in a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This plan started the organization Cool Davis Initiative. CDI’s task force of students is called Make Davis Cool. Events will be held during Earth Week – […]

UC systemwide sustainable practices continue to expand

City NewsApril 12, 2012
In June 2004, the University of California integrated a sustainability policy across its campuses in light of student activism. The policy began with the integration of green buildings and clean energy and has since developed to include eight other sections. These sections include sustainable climate action, transportation, food, waste management and purchasing practices. Matthew St. […]

Student fashion show focuses on sustainability on Friday

Campus NewsApril 12, 2012
UC Davis is renowned for its dedication to sustainability, and this includes all aspects of campus life — including fashion. The Student Fashion Association will be presenting its annual charity fashion show, Bloom: Sustaining the Lifestyle, Friday evening with a focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. “UC Davis is known for its commitment to sustainability […]

CD Review: Chromatics

Arts & CultureApril 12, 2012
Artist: Chromatics Album: Killing for Love Label: Italians Do It Better Rating: 4 If others are anything like me, they might have first heard the Chromatics during the opening scene of Drive (2011), arguably one of the most engaging opening sequences from any film ever. In that scene, they provide the “Tick of the Clock,” […]

Women’s Tennis Preview

SportsApril 12, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Irvine; vs. San Jose State Records: Aggies 7-11 (3-2), Anteaters 13-5 (5-1), Spartans 13-4 Where: Marya Welch Tennis Center When: Saturday at 11 a.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. Who to Watch: Junior Lauren Curry has been one of the most reliable players in the Aggies’ lineup this year. “[Curry] is incredibly consistent […]