Monthly Archives - March 2012
March 2012 Archives
Volunteers shave heads for the fight against childhood cancer
Campus NewsMarch 12, 2012
In the fight against childhood cancer, the UC Davis Cancer Center and deVere’s Irish Pub are working together to sponsor this year’s St. Baldrick’s day events, which are hosted and organized by Keaton Raphael Memorial. During these events, volunteers of all ages will shave their heads to raise money for pediatric cancer research. The first […]
In Review: Drake at the Pavilion
Arts & CultureMarch 8, 2012
I am literally speechless after the concert; it was that amazing. But I’m going to try and convey how much fun it really was. After hours of waiting in line (since 12 p.m.) and nearly getting trampled by crazy, Drake-obsessed girls while trying to run inside the Pavilion, I was able to get right in […]
UC Davis women’s golf finishes third in San Jose
GolfMarch 8, 2012
The 25th-ranked UC Davis women’s golf team had a short trip south to face off in the Juli Inkster Invitational hosted by San Jose State at Almaden Golf and Country Club. With four of the top 25 teams in the country participating, and 10 teams in the top 100, the Aggies were able to finish […]
Column: Freud and Rush
OpinionMarch 8, 2012
Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh acted out yet again last week, repeatedly calling Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke a “prostitute” and “slut” after she testified before Congress in favor of mandating that employers provide health insurance that covers contraception. After alleging that Fluke wanted to be paid for sex by “taxpayers,” Limbaugh went on […]
Softball Preview
SoftballMarch 8, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. Idaho State; vs. Sacramento State Records: Aggies, 6-14; Bengals, 3-13; Hornets 8-8 Where: La Rue Field When: Friday at 2 p.m.; Saturday at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Who to watch: The Aggies have seen a strong season from junior outfielder Megan Guzman. Hitting […]
Women’s Lacrosse preview
LacrosseMarch 8, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. Long Island Records: Aggies, 2-3; Blackbirds, 0-3 Where: Aggie Stadium When: Sunday at 1 p.m. Who to watch: Freshman Elizabeth Landry should be on her game on Sunday, as she has been building momentum over the last two contests. Landry scored two goals against Davidson last Thursday and added a hat-trick […]
City council votes to extend Safety Enhancement Zone
City NewsMarch 8, 2012
With Picnic Day coming up, the Davis City Council is planning ahead to keep things under control with the re-establishment and extension of the Safety Enhancement Zone. Last year, city council established a safety zone during Picnic Day, with the borders drawn around Downtown Davis. Within this zone the penalties for violations of certain municipal […]
News-in-Brief: Measure C passes with 72.3 percent majority
City NewsMarch 8, 2012
With a three-fourths majority, Davis voters approved Measure C on Tuesday. The education parcel tax received 12,435 votes in favor of the tax (72.3 percent) and 4,756 ballots against the measure (27.7 percent). A two-thirds majority was needed to approve the tax. The five-year parcel tax will raise $6.5 million a year for classroom programs […]
Column: Putin’s election
OpinionMarch 8, 2012
Securing the presidential office for another six years with his victory on Sunday, Vladmir V. Putin has led Russia since 2000 with or without the support of his people. Putin’s 64.7 percent win was neither a marginal nor an unbelievable one. And while most Russians subscribe to the belief that if it ain’t broke, don’t […]
Students partake in discussions about California economy
Campus NewsMarch 8, 2012
On Tuesday UC Davis welcomed state and local leaders from higher education, business and government to the Mondavi Center to discuss the current economic climate and job market with UC Davis students. ASUCD President Adam Thongsavat posed the idea of a student oriented summit to Chancellor Katehi to discuss the problems, difficulties and possible solutions […]
Dining in Davis: Zindagi Indian Bistro
FeaturesMarch 8, 2012
In Review: Zindagi Indian Bistro 213 E St. Hours: Monday to Wednesday and Sunday 11:30 a.m to 10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Food: *** Ambiance: * Cost: $$ Key Food and ambiance quality **** I’m dining here every day *** Almost like eating at home ** Better than my roommate’s cooking * […]
Column: An introduction
Arts & CultureMarch 8, 2012
Dictionary.com: “Art, noun [pronounced – ahrt]: The quality, production, expression or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing or of more than ordinary significance.” Elizabeth Orpina: “Art, noun [pronounced – Mean Girls]: Art takes human form in Regina George.” As you can tell, I’m obviously on my way to becoming the next […]
