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2012 Archives

Davis Police catches indecent exposure suspect

City NewsOctober 24, 2012
On Sunday at around 3:15 p.m., the Davis Police Department (DPD) was dispatched to Common Grounds Coffee at 2171 Cowell Blvd. Employees noticed a man masturbating inside the shop. They believed it was the same man who had indecently exposed himself at the location on Aug. 13. The next day, the DPD confirmed it was […]

The forgotten resource

Science & TechnologyOctober 24, 2012
It is no secret that the planet is running out of resources, some faster than others. Many sources predict we will run out of fossil fuels within the next century. Global agriculture is producing more food than ever with less arable land, and still one in seven people are going hungry, a number said to […]

Aggie Daily Calendar

FeaturesOctober 24, 2012
TODAY The Enchanted Cellar All Day 17 Wright Visit the Enchanted Cellar for Halloween Costume Rentals at UC Davis. There is a 50 percent discount for UC Davis students, faculty, staff and affiliates. The Enchanted Cellar will be open until Oct. 31. Appointments are preferred. Call (530) 752-0740 or email rcfemling@ucdavis.edu for an appointment. For […]

Two robbed at gunpoint in Downtown Davis

City NewsOctober 24, 2012
Two Davis residents walking westbound on Second Street approaching A Street were robbed by two male subjects Sunday at around 10:05 p.m. One of the robbers brandished a silver handgun, demanding that the two residents turn over their property. The two residents complied, handing over their cell phones, a wallet and a duffel bag. The […]

Tech Tips

Science & TechnologyOctober 24, 2012
Digital Adderall The Problem It’s late at night and a big paper is due tomorrow morning. There is an empty Word document staring angrily back from the monitor. What follows is a few minutes on Facebook, and then another few minutes spent checking emails, getting a snack, Youtube, etc. In retrospect, the hard part wasn’t […]

Correction

Campus NewsOctober 24, 2012
On Oct. 22, The Aggie reported that Paul Medved spoke about Intramural Athletics. He was actually speaking about Intercollegiate Athletics. The Aggie regrets these errors.

Column: Grandma, you a boss

OpinionOctober 23, 2012
As I was driving my 95-year-old great-grandmother to her doctor appointment, she pulled out two Ziploc bags of slightly stale Lucky Charms and made me eat some, chastising me for starving myself even though we had just had lunch at Chipotle. I think this is something most grandparents have in common — our grandmas care […]

Guest Opinion

OpinionOctober 23, 2012
Editor’s note: This letter was originally sent to members of ASUCD government. I, Yara Zokaie, would like to resign from my position as an ASUCD senator. I chose to keep my position because President Rebecca Sterling was pressuring senators to vote how she told them (even while her policy decisions repeatedly proved catastrophic for the […]

Editorial: Pass it

OpinionOctober 23, 2012
On Nov. 6, college students across the state will be lining up at polling stations to cast their votes. This election is particularly important. Proposition 30, which would increase sales tax by 25 cents for four years and taxes on earnings over $250,000 for seven years, could have a direct impact on a college student’s […]

Inside the Game with Bobby Erskine

FootballOctober 23, 2012
Known for his long hair and game-changing plays on defense last year, senior defensive end Bobby Erskine has gone through quite a change in this past year. First off, the hair is gone. Secondly, he hasn’t been able to play after he tore his right Achilles earlier this year against San Jose State which caused […]

Editorial: Keep ‘em coming

OpinionOctober 23, 2012
Many UCs offer a small number of unique classes that focus on specific and unconventional subject areas. Many argue that these classes prove to be of no real use after graduation. These classes, appropriately and often called “boutique classes,” are quite popular among students here at UC Davis — and they should be. We’ve all […]

Meatless Mondays comes to the CoHo

ASUCDOctober 23, 2012
Monday marked the official launch of the new Meatless Mondays program in the ASUCD Coffee House (CoHo). ASUCD Senate Bill 10, which passed on Oct. 4, allocated $875 for the funding of the program, which includes discounted prices on vegetarian and vegan options in the CoHo every Monday. Rather than discontinue the availability of any […]