This year, college students are in for a treat: six days of Halloween, college style. With the traditional event occurring in the middle of the week, all of a sudden the party schedule is thrown off. Do we celebrate it the weekend before? Trick-or-treat at Linda Katehi’s house on Wednesday? Dress up in November? Not […]

October is National Arts and Humanities month and to celebrate, the City of Davis organized art events for every day of the month. “Artober” is Davis’ effort to encourage community members to participate in this month’s plentiful artistic and cultural events in the streets, theaters and galleries of Davis. Exciting events are still to come […]

On Oct. 14, members of the Sacramento Animal Rights (SAR) group protested at noon outside the UC Davis California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) at Road 98 and Hutchison Drive. About 20 members were present with the purpose to draw media attention against the alleged use and mistreatment of animals in CNPRC experiments. “We have […]

Last year, I was handed a ticket to the Allen Stone concert so that I could review a virtually unknown artist performing in Downtown Davis. This year, I attended the first of two sold-out Allen Stone concerts at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Even though I’ve seen this man perform twice, both […]

On Oct. 27, the Fourth Annual Monster Bash Halloween Costume Party will take place at the Odd Fellows Hall on 415 Second St. from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event is open to people ages 21 and older. Proceeds will go to the Davis High Madrigal Singers’ outreach tour in June 2013, in which the […]

Philadelphia-based folk trio Good Old War has been making waves in the indie music scene ever since their 2008 debut album Only Way To Be Alone. Formed from the breakup of the rock band Days Away, Good Old War has been described as having “captivated countless audiences with their acoustic-driven, sing-along inspiring live performances,” according […]

Nearly 10 years ago, Calvin Chang, the first openly gay and Asian American officer on his force, allegedly faced racist and homophobic slurs during his time with the UC Davis Police Department. He filed a discrimination lawsuit in 2009. The case is still active. “Chang’s lawsuit seeks a reinstatement to his position as a UC […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Cal State Fullerton; UC Riverside Records: Aggies, 7-8-2 (2-4-1); Titans, 8-8-0 (5-2-0); Highlanders, 6-9-3 (1-5-1) Where: Aggie Soccer Stadium When:  Friday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Who to watch: The women’s soccer team’s offense has been plagued with sluggish first halves lately. UC Davis has been falling behind early […]

Last week, I, along with many members of the ASUCD Senate and The Aggie, received word from Yara Zokaie that she would be officially resigning her post as a member of the Senate. I appreciate the fact that Miss Zokaie has decided to move on, as greater endeavors await her during and after law school. […]

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Don’t teach a man to fish, and you feed yourself. He’s a grown man. Fishing’s not that hard.” The world is cutthroat. The pursuit of independence naturally lends itself to a more self-centered existence, and as life goes on, we have less and […]

The First Annual Pumpkin Smash Bash, hosted by the Heidrick Ag History Center, will be on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1962 Hays Lane in Woodland. The fundraising event will feature adult trick-or-treating (beer tasting), a pumpkin smashing contest, costume contest, a raffle and other festivities. The winner of the raffle […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Portland State Records: Aggies, 3-5 (2-3); Vikings, 2-5 (1-3) Where: Aggie Stadium – Davis, California When: Saturday at 2 p.m. Who to Watch: This week the defensive line will be asked to do a lot to set the tone for the defense. The Aggies will face a team that has only […]