Yearly Archives - 2012
2012 Archives
Column: Why sex sells
OpinionFebruary 9, 2012
Let’s face it, people. We’re sexual beings. When scantily clad bodies, words of lust and/or promises of sexual gratification cross our paths, we pay attention. Unfortunately (for the purposes of this column only), we’re mostly powerless against these devices. The idea of sex is potent, and we tend to like where it leads. Taking these […]
Gymnastics preview
GymnasticsFebruary 9, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. Sacramento State; vs. No. 9 Oregon State Records: Aggies, 2-6; Hornets, 3-4; Beavers, 4-0 Where: The Pavilion When: Friday at 7 p.m. Who to watch: Sophomore Anna Shumaker is once again a force to be reckoned with after recovering from shoulder surgery in the off-season. In last weekend’s meet against California, […]
Q&A with Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Dave ‘DK’ Kemp
City NewsFebruary 9, 2012
Dave “DK” Kemp, former bike coordinator of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, became the new Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator of Davis on Feb. 6. Members of the public are welcome to meet Kemp at an informal reception on Friday at the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Aggie sat […]
ASUCD elections set to be most competitive in years
Campus NewsFebruary 9, 2012
Bree Rombi wants to be your student body president, and Rebecca Sterling does, too. With only two weeks left before the ASUCD elections for senate and executive office, the pressure is on for candidates to deliver those final speeches and to reassure their supporters. “With 15 senate candidates running and two executive tickets, I am […]
Guest opinion: UC Davis CALPIRG
OpinionFebruary 9, 2012
Too often have we seen big corporations take a foothold in places where they are not needed. Whether it is the American Chemistry Council, textbook publishers, big agricultural industries or other special interest groups, we as students do not want to become their subjects. We look for accountability in the actions of individuals, so why […]
Blast from the past
Science & TechnologyFebruary 8, 2012
From using solar energy to replace fossil fuels to using robots to perform everyday tasks, science looks often into the future to solve the world’s problems, but the past could also be a link to the future. UC Davis geophysicist Gary Acton and his collaborators are using centuries old fossil records to make predictions about […]
Column: Performance art politics
OpinionFebruary 8, 2012
Stephen Colbert is giving politics a run for its money. When he went against the wishes of his parent company Viacom and set up a super PAC last June, many in the media took this to mean Colbert was parodying the 2010 Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court. A year later, it’s less than […]
Student Recognition Awards recognize students’ contribution to community
Campus NewsFebruary 8, 2012
The UC Davis Student Recognition awards are given out each year in order to recognize outstanding students on campus. The Mary Jeanne Gilhooly Award, established in 1942, and the Veloyce Glenn Winslow Jr. Award, established 1966, are for outstanding graduating senior woman and man, respectively. The Margarita Robinson Student Leadership Award, established 1982, is for […]
Campus Chic
Campus NewsFebruary 8, 2012
Jon Ogata, junior political science and history double major The Aggie: What are you wearing? Ogata: “Clark’s desert boots from Nordstrom, wool Vince pants and a Hugo Boss shirt. The tie is Penguin. The cardigan and jacket are both Banana Republic. And the watch is Michael Kors.” How did you decide what to wear today? […]
A tablet for less
Science & TechnologyFebruary 8, 2012
Utility and leisure may not come together at the same time when the consumer’s most important priority is budget. One great option for consumers looking to buy a tablet on a budget is the Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire offers video, music, books, apps, games, internet browsing and much more for somebody looking to get […]
Column: What denial?
Science & TechnologyFebruary 8, 2012
When you think of how science is supposed to work, what do you imagine? It’s not all lasers and collecting animals — what people think of as the fun, exciting stuff. It can be about that, of course, but it’s not the most important part. Science is about thinking critically. It’s about finding the closest […]
Former Aggie swimmer’s swimsuit company flourishes
FeaturesFebruary 8, 2012
Creative and driven college students who always wished to turn their side passions into successful business ventures can indeed make their dream a reality. Lo Swim, an athletic swimsuit company founded by former collegiate swimmers Sheeva van Gemeren, UC Davis alumna, and Annie Babicz, UC Berkeley alumna, has been successfully operating out of Oakland, California […]

