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November 2012 Archives

UC Davis beats Sac State 34-27 in Biggs’ last game

FootballNovember 19, 2012
Coming into a rivalry game, everyone knows to expect the unexpected. However, it is hard to imagine anyone was prepared for the thrilling and emotional game that marked the last game of UC Davis head coach Bob Biggs’ 20-year career. In a game that included back-to-back interceptions, trick plays and multiple two-point conversions, the UC […]

Column: Time on trial

OpinionNovember 19, 2012
I spend way too much time picturing an activity and thinking, “What is the least amount of time this can be done in?” It’s not simply that I want to finish a chore as fast as possible, I just wonder at which point in the practice of folding clothes it becomes impossible to fold any […]

Poets and artists gather to support Tomás Matzat

Arts & CultureNovember 19, 2012
Poets and artists came out to the Natsoulas Gallery on Thursday to advocate the cause of UC Davis student-artist Tomás Matzat. Matzat was charged with 15 misdemeanor counts and five felony counts in response to alleged acts of vandalism on campus. As part of the charges, Matzat has been ordered to pay around $6,000 in […]

News in Brief: Six residential burglaries reported

City NewsNovember 19, 2012
Since Nov. 13, the Davis Police Department received six different accounts of burglaries that have occurred in three different residences. Electronics and miscellaneous items were stolen. According to a press release, two of the incidents occurred at the Saratoga West Apartments at 2121 Glacier Dr. Two other burglaries occurred at 224 A St. The others […]

Aggies split action-packed weekend series

SportsNovember 19, 2012
It was a weekend of mixed emotions for the UC Davis women’s volleyball team, but one thing is for sure: it’s one they won’t soon forget. Friday night’s game was packed full of individual achievements and team triumph as the Aggies outlasted Cal State Northridge 25-19, 25-19, 17-25, 23-25, 18-16. Seniors Allison Whitson and Caroline […]

I-House holds Thanksgiving Dinner

City NewsNovember 19, 2012
On Saturday evening, the International House (I-House) Davis was host to about 100 guests celebrating an early Thanksgiving, including many international exchange students experiencing the American tradition for the first time. The evening featured a traditional Thanksgiving dinner provided by various organizations within and around Davis. Guests were then invited to read out what they […]

Column: The Toy Space Rangers

SportsNovember 19, 2012
As UC Davis athletics conclude their fall season, each sport with its own standout performers, there are undoubtedly some awards to be distributed. UC Davis has a very unique bunch of student-athletes capable of things beyond their sport. Without further ado, a couple of titles I’m assigning to people for things that they aren’t. Think […]

Senate Briefs

ASUCDNovember 19, 2012
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times are listed according to the clock at the Nov. 15 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room. The ASUCD president is not required to attend Senate meetings. Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m. Rebecca Sterling, ASUCD president, present Yena Bae, ASUCD vice […]

Students elect six new ASUCD senators

ASUCDNovember 16, 2012
The six new students who will join the ASUCD senate table as elected officials are Alyson Sagala, Armando Figueroa, Felicia Ong, Liam Burke, Maxwell Kappes and Tal Topf. They will be sworn in on Nov. 29. Sagala and Figueroa ran with the SMART slate, focusing on being voices for underrepresented groups on campus. Ong and […]

Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Baked Brie

UncategorizedNovember 15, 2012
Thanksgiving is only a week away, and I bet people are starting to look forward to the massive amounts of food they are going to consume. I picked baked Brie this week because, not only is it one of my favorite snacks, it is also versatile enough to go with any seasonal meal. I adapted […]

News in Brief: Colors of India performance this Saturday

Arts & CultureNovember 15, 2012
Visions at UC Davis will be putting on Colors of India, an extravaganza featuring an Indian cultural music and dance this Saturday from 5 to 7:30 p.m at the Richard Brunelle Performance Hall on the Davis Senior High campus. All proceeds will support education for youth affected by poverty and conflict in South Asia. The […]

Column: Gym etiquette

OpinionNovember 15, 2012
I wanted to hold off on writing this until I became ridiculously buff. But that day might not come for a long time. We enjoy life by the help and society of others, but there’s a time and place for everything. You may be used to being a social butterfly who flaps your wings and […]