Yearly Archives - 2012
2012 Archives
Settlement announced in Title IX case
Campus NewsFebruary 27, 2012
Since 2003, a group of women have been fighting against the unequal treatment they received after being denied the opportunity to compete on the UC Davis wrestling team. Last August, a judge ruled that while UC Davis was not guilty of gender discrimination, it had violated Title IX, guidelines set to create equal opportunity for […]
Celebrate Your Body Week seeks to banish body image issues
FeaturesFebruary 27, 2012
This week, take a load off with meditation, yoga and perhaps even a cooking class to celebrate your body with the annual Celebrate Your Body Week (CYBW). This week, the Association for Body Issues and Disordered Eating (ABIDE) has put together a series of events to help students on campus appreciate their bodies while also […]

Seniors go out with a win
Men's BasketballFebruary 27, 2012
UC Davis never trailed in Saturday night’s home finale en route to a 78-75 victory over the favored Cal State Fullerton Titans. The win was the Aggies’ fourth in their last six games and their second home win in a row. For seniors Adam Malik and Eddie Miller, a win over the second place Titans […]
Aggie Digest: Lacrosse
LacrosseFebruary 27, 2012
Lacrosse UC Davis continued its early season success with a 16-13 win over rival Saint Mary’s. The Aggies moved to 2-0 on the season with both of their wins coming in against Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opponents. Elizabeth Datino’s six goals matched her career-high performances against Detroit and Bryant in March 2011. Freshman Landry and […]
Column: #nguyen-ing
OpinionFebruary 27, 2012
Hashtags are brilliant because they can be both funny and informative — like Jon Stewart, but less handsome. What else can be used as a snide afterthought on the one hand, and a sweeping declaration of revolution on the other? No other markup in social media parlance is as versatile or as widely adopted. In […]
Column: Vaughn-ted Aggies
SportsFebruary 27, 2012
The UC Davis baseball team is a hard team not to root for. The squad has flown a bit under the radar in the Aggie sports world for the last several years, but early in the 2012 season it looks like the Aggies could prove to be one of the most compelling groups this campus […]
University sued over pepper spray incident
Campus NewsFebruary 27, 2012
On Feb. 22, students and alumni filed a lawsuit against UC Davis for the Nov. 18 pepper spray incident. On Nov. 18, student protesters gathered in the Quad to protest rising tuition. UC Davis Police arrested 10 students and used pepper spray on the non-violent protesters. The event caused a media frenzy, putting UC Davis […]
Neighborhood Navigator: North Davis
FeaturesFebruary 27, 2012
A few weeks ago, The Aggie analyzed the pros and cons of living in East Davis. This week, with lease-signing season in full swing, we move north in our quest to provide you with an accurate and thorough look at Davis’ housing options in the area known as North Davis. Informally defined as the area […]
Free cupcakes on the Quad at noon
Campus NewsFebruary 27, 2012
Struggling to stay in school as a result of unexpected financial difficulties? A new program, We Are Aggie Pride, strives to help those students in need. “It’s an emergency fund set up by students, for students, to address the gap left between financial aid, personal funding and loans,” said Rajiv Narayan, director of communications for […]
UC Davis stumbles in the desert
SoftballFebruary 27, 2012
After bouncing back against Santa Clara University, UC Davis traveled down to Southern California to face some stiff competition in the Cathedral City Classic, one of the premier tournaments in Division I softball. “We are going to be challenged,” said coach Karen Yoder going in to the tournament. “We’re facing a couple more top 25 […]
SHAWCing Tip
Campus NewsFebruary 23, 2012
Bacteria are in the air! Winter is here and with it comes the symphony of sniffles, coughs and the sound of general misery. You can avoid joining the sick masses just by going to sleep at a regular time. A recent study found that the immune system is linked to your circadian rhythm — your […]
Preparing for the annual Davis Film Festival
Arts & CultureFebruary 23, 2012
The Davis Film Festival is back for its ninth year. However, the game has changed. This time around, the event becomes competitive. An event that usually showcases talent through short films and features, the Davis Film Festival now boasts an edgy element. Taking place Apr. 5 to 7, the weekend kicks off with a free […]

