Monthly Archives - November 2012
November 2012 Archives

Administration enacts changes in response to Reynoso Report
Campus NewsNovember 15, 2012
After the fire died and the dust slowly began to settle from the Nov. 18 pepper spray incident, students and faculty alike began to take further action — determining what can be done to ensure history is not repeated. A panel headed by Cruz Reynoso, a former California Supreme Court justice, investigated the causes of […]
Editorial: On the brink
OpinionNovember 15, 2012
This past three-day weekend was the biggest weekend in UC Davis athletics that didn’t happen. There were several sports with opportunities to make major headlines on a national scale. The men’s soccer team played in arguably the biggest game of its history when it faced off with Cal State Northridge in the Big West Conference […]
One year later
Campus NewsNovember 15, 2012
Compiled by NATASHA QABAZARD and MENGSHI SHAO Aggie News Writers Editor’s note: To see how perspectives have changed over the past year, The Aggie requested comments from students and members of the campus community who were involved with the Nov. 18 pepper spraying incident. We’ve included included quotes previously printed in The Aggie to demonstrate […]
International House to host Thanksgiving Dinner
City NewsNovember 15, 2012
On Saturday, the International House Davis will host its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for students studying abroad at UC Davis. The evening will provide international exchange students with the opportunity to experience an essential part of American culture. “Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday and many people who come to our dinner would not have another […]
UC Davis students take part in music mentor internship
FeaturesNovember 15, 2012
For the first time this fall quarter, four UC Davis students in the concert band are interning in the band class at Winters High School and helping the high school students with the music they are learning. “[Winters] has a small program, a small band and we’re trying to help them grow. If [the band] […]
Editorial: Work in progress
OpinionNovember 15, 2012
Almost exactly one year ago, UC Davis changed. A group of students were pepper sprayed by the UC Davis Police during a peaceful protest on the Quad on Nov. 18. This event has had a profound and serious impact on our campus. First, students stopped trusting the administration. Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi and former Lt. […]
Column: T-Swift
Arts & CultureNovember 15, 2012
There already exist too many Taylor Swift-related opinion articles in the world. Most discuss her lack of vocal talent, her annoying publicized relationships or her faux-vintage style. The rest defend her, claiming that no other artist produces music as catchy and true as the princess’ chart-topping “hits.” As much as I would adore to express […]
Paradise Loses
Arts & CultureNovember 15, 2012
“Paradise,” the new EP from Lana Del Rey, was a unique experience. I’ve never lost interest in something so quickly. Del Rey, who previously released her debut album Born to Die last January, has returned with eight new songs. It just so happens that most of these songs are dull. This criticism does not apply […]
Public to vote on Davis water quality project
City NewsNovember 15, 2012
On March 5, 2013, a public poll will be drawn for the surface water project. This public vote will decide whether the City of Davis will continue forward with the estimated $240 million for the entire Woodland-Davis collaboration. The city has been working on improving the city’s water quality since October 2007 when the Central […]
Column: Watts legal?
Campus NewsNovember 15, 2012
Editor’s note: Daniel Watts is an alumnus of the UC Davis School of Law. Submit your legal conundrums, and he’ll be answering every week.When I posted on Facebook the video of the pepper spray assault last year, the strongest responses came from my high school friends who’d become cops. Police and sheriffs defended the point-blank […]
Student fined for vandalism, over $1,000 donated by others to help with court fees
Campus NewsNovember 15, 2012
As of now, 34 donors have collectively put $1,450 toward a WePay donation page titled “Free Tomás,” referring to fourth-year art studio major Tomás Matzat. The donation goal on the website is $6,000, to cover the restitution for a series of vandalism charges. Matzat’s first run-in with the UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD) occurred on […]
Men’s basketball Preview
Men's BasketballNovember 15, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. Northern Arizona Records: Aggies 0-1, Lumberjacks 0-2 Where: ARC Pavilion — Davis, Calif. When: Sunday at 2 p.m. Who to watch: Sunday’s game will provide Aggie fans their first chance to watch sophomore Corey Hawkins in action. The Goodyear, Ariz. native will also get a chance to showcase his talents against […]
