Human beings, vegetables or cosmic dust — we all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible piper. — Albert Einstein Einstein had an ability, rare among physicists, to convey the hardcore science he was so passionate about in a poetic way that struck a chord with anyone who listened. Similarly, Mozart […]

This past Saturday, entomologists and honey enthusiasts alike came together to celebrate the debut of the Robert Mondavi Institute’s (RMI) Honey and Pollination Center at the “Bounty of Pollination: More Than Just Honey” event. Saturday’s event featured guest speakers, including award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg who directed and produced The Beauty of Pollination, as well as […]

This past weekend, a group of Bay Area cyclists embarked on a two-day ride called The Ride to Know from San Francisco to Sacramento in support of Proposition 37. Prop. 37, the California voter initiative to require labeling of genetically-modified (GM) foods, has been a debated item on the Nov. 6 ballot. The cyclists included […]

Most people know the old slogan: “Happy cheese comes from happy cows, and happy cows come from California.” For the past few years, however, dairy farms have been struggling to keep afloat. The California dairy industry produced over 2 billion pounds of cheese in 2011. In fact, California ranked second in the nation for highest […]

FRIDAY Parenting, you’re doing it right A woman shoplifted a 30-pack of Keystone, put it on top of her baby in a stroller and walked out of the store on Russell Boulevard. Pothead protocol    Somebody reported people smoking marijuana and requested that the police advise people to close their windows on Pole Line Road. […]

Three parties, a football game and an AggieTV workshop I’m supposed to be in charge of — I had my plans set in stone for this weekend. On Friday, I’m supposed to go to a free yoga class at 2 p.m. and work on my honors thesis from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Things that I […]

From 2 to 4:30 p.m., Downtown Davis will host its annual Treat Trail on Halloween. Families will be able to trick-or-treat at local businesses. Downtown businesses along First, Second, Third and Fourth streets, as well as businesses along B, C, D, E, F and G streets, will participate in the candy-giving. A list of all […]

The third annual Haunted Forest event will end on Halloween from 7 to 10:30 p.m. The event is located in the forest at 9084 Winters Road, tickets are $15 each, cash only. The event is hosted by Sam and Sherean Maynard and is for adults and teens of Winters, Esparto, Davis, Woodland, Vacaville and other […]

The UC Davis men’s soccer team defeated UC Santa Barbara in overtime Sunday evening, winning 2-1. UC Davis remains in first place with 18 points and an overall record of 8-5-4 with a Big West Conference record of 6-2. Sacramento State follows in second place with 16 points and Cal Poly is in third with […]

Confessions from the last 24 hours: “I just ate carrots and celery while watching porn.” “I have seriously considered pole dancing as a side job to pay for college. I just wish there wasn’t such a negative stigma surrounding it.” “I was really attracted to the girl in the drag king contest. I’m a straight […]

This year’s women’s soccer squad has battled through a season of hard-fought victories and tough losses, but Sunday’s game against UC Riverside gave them one final chance to come together and win. The Aggies closed out the rough season on a high note with the victory over the Highlanders. Friday — Cal State Fullerton 2, […]

Organized by Student Assistants to the Chancellor, Meals with Mrak aims to bridge the gap between students and campus leaders though round table discussions over breakfast at the dining commons. The most recent breakfast took place last Wednesday with Rich Shintaku, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs. Topics discussed ranged from student life on campus […]