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April 2012 Archives

Softball Preview

SoftballApril 12, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. Long Beach State Records: Aggies, 15-22 (5-1); 49ers 16-20 (4-2) Where: LaRue Field When: Saturday at noon and 2 p.m.; Sunday at noon Who to watch: Freshman starting pitcher Justine Vela is coming off a huge week after allowing only one run in 20 innings pitched against UC Riverside and Cal State Northridge. With these performances, […]

Men’s Tennis Preview

Men's TennisApril 12, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Riverside; vs. UC Irvine Records: Aggies, 3-13 (0-3); Highlanders, 6-13 (0-1); Anteaters 4-15 (1-1) Where: Marya Welch Tennis Center When:  Saturday at noon; Sunday at noon Who to watch: Sophomore Kyle Miller ought to put on a thrilling show on Saturday afternoon after a spectacular performance against California State University, […]

Cool Davis Initiative brings sustainable activities to campus, city

City NewsApril 12, 2012
In 2008, the City of Davis adopted the Davis Climate Action and Adaption Plan, which was designed to involve the community in a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This plan started the organization Cool Davis Initiative. CDI’s task force of students is called Make Davis Cool. Events will be held during Earth Week – […]

UC systemwide sustainable practices continue to expand

City NewsApril 12, 2012
In June 2004, the University of California integrated a sustainability policy across its campuses in light of student activism. The policy began with the integration of green buildings and clean energy and has since developed to include eight other sections. These sections include sustainable climate action, transportation, food, waste management and purchasing practices. Matthew St. […]

Student fashion show focuses on sustainability on Friday

Campus NewsApril 12, 2012
UC Davis is renowned for its dedication to sustainability, and this includes all aspects of campus life — including fashion. The Student Fashion Association will be presenting its annual charity fashion show, Bloom: Sustaining the Lifestyle, Friday evening with a focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. “UC Davis is known for its commitment to sustainability […]

CD Review: Chromatics

Arts & CultureApril 12, 2012
Artist: Chromatics Album: Killing for Love Label: Italians Do It Better Rating: 4 If others are anything like me, they might have first heard the Chromatics during the opening scene of Drive (2011), arguably one of the most engaging opening sequences from any film ever. In that scene, they provide the “Tick of the Clock,” […]

Women’s Tennis Preview

SportsApril 12, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Irvine; vs. San Jose State Records: Aggies 7-11 (3-2), Anteaters 13-5 (5-1), Spartans 13-4 Where: Marya Welch Tennis Center When: Saturday at 11 a.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. Who to Watch: Junior Lauren Curry has been one of the most reliable players in the Aggies’ lineup this year. “[Curry] is incredibly consistent […]

Editorial: Findings finally released

OpinionApril 12, 2012
On Wednesday, the results of the Reynoso Task Report were released to the public. The report was jarring and provided much-needed information about the pepper spray incident on Nov. 18. The most disturbing part of this report was the administration’s failure to communicate with and understand students. The report provides examples that suggest the administration […]

Column: No-Chella, but actually

OpinionApril 12, 2012
As Coachellers head down to Southern California comparing coachy playlists, swapping meaningful concert stories and contemplating which drugs will elicit the most authentic experience, I’ll be at home representing the delegation of unpopular opinions and disliking music festivals. While music festivals aren’t a new phenomenon, in the last 10 years there’s been an increase in […]

Meet the dean of Asian American journalism

Campus NewsApril 12, 2012
“American pop culture is stupid. It takes Jeremy Lin to make the media go hog wild.” These are the words of famed civil rights journalist K.W. Lee on the New York Knicks point guard. Lee, a Korean American, is not impressed with his fellow Asian American’s rise to fame in both the Asian community and […]

In review: Pina

Arts & CultureApril 12, 2012
Pina Bausch, the German contemporary dance choreographer whose career spans both the forefront and avant garde of dance, is the subject of Wim Wender’s film. Currently playing at Varsity Theatre on Second Street, Pina celebrates the life and contributions of an artist true to her craft. The film documents the style of dance most prolific with Bausch called […]

Club waterski team boasts spirit and tough competition

FeaturesApril 12, 2012
How many students have trekked out to a lake, hung out in the sun all day and pitched tents on a beach to camp overnight for tournaments as part of normal participation in a team sport? Or have been recognized on Bourbon Street in New Orleans as UC Davis students? Or played on Slip n’ […]