Monthly Archives - February 2013
February 2013 Archives
Column: Water pipes
OpinionFebruary 13, 2013
Some shake Bubblers are definitely one of my favorite engineering feats. Their clever design allows you to suck out the funny smoke while a little bit of splashing water filters it and makes it more pleasant on your throat and lungs. If you’re a first-time smoker, or if you’re an engineer, I definitely recommend you […]
Tech Tips
Science & TechnologyFebruary 13, 2013
Is your lover the fairest you’ve ever met? Were they born to finish your duet? If the answer is yes, you are in luck: There is an app for that. What is Duet? Duet is an app made for iOS devices specifically targeting couples. The app begins with a date proposal sent to your sweetheart […]
Students plan to rally against privatization
Campus NewsFebruary 13, 2013
Students will rally today at noon at the Memorial Union (MU) to speak about “blowing the whistle” on privatization and to address the alleged ongoing privatization of the University of California. Students for a Democratic UC encourage students to call the whistleblowing hotline for all UC campuses today to report on what they call the […]

Paleo with a Purpose: Chocolate-Nut Shake
UncategorizedFebruary 12, 2013
Sometimes the hardest part about going completely Paleo is going out to eat with friends. However, for me, an outing stimulates the creative juices for a new recipe. This Paleo chocolate-nut shake was an aftermath of a Sugar Daddies jaunt this weekend. Sugar Daddies, located at 113 E. Street, in Downtown Davis is a locally-owned […]

Water vapor to heat new Tercero dorms
Campus NewsFebruary 12, 2013
Water vapor from the campus steam plant will be used to provide heat and hot water to the Tercero Phase 3 campus dorms. Tercero 3 is currently under construction and is expected to be finished by June 2014. This process of heat transfer is made possible through the use of a condensing economizer, a piece […]
News in Brief: Metric to perform at Mondavi Center
Arts & CultureFebruary 12, 2013
ASUCD Entertainment Council announced that Metric will perform at the Mondavi Center on April 17. Pre-sale tickets are available Thursday at 10 a.m. at www.APEConcerts.com with the code “water.” General tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via APE and Ticketmaster. — Elizabeth Orpina
Worth the cost
OpinionFebruary 12, 2013
Whenever you turn on your sink to fill a glass, you can’t avoid the small frown that graces your face when you see the clouded water that pours out. However, that frown pales to the outright grimace you experience when the water actually touches your taste buds. Living in Davis has made some of us […]
Republicans’ failures
OpinionFebruary 12, 2013
Many people assume that the Republican Party stands for capitalism. If this is true, Republicans have failed miserably. Critics across the political spectrum agree that the Republican Party needs to change its image. In the most recent election, the GOP suffered a surprising loss against a president who should have been easier to defeat. Obama […]
Student Health and Wellness Center develops nap map
Campus NewsFebruary 12, 2013
The Student Health and Wellness Center is currently finalizing its annual nap map, a guide to the best places to grab a few minutes of shut-eye on campus. Around 25 red sleep icons indicate top spots on this Google map, each of which, when selected, provides the curious with a convenient window of helpful information, […]
Letter to the editor regarding “In the mood”
OpinionFebruary 12, 2013
I am writing to you concerning a column published in The California Aggie on Feb. 6, entitled “In the mood,” in the spirit of firmest congratulations. At first I was concerned that The Aggie had mistakenly printed an article entirely devoid of content, and yet! Yet as I read further I realized the cunning of […]
Cap is irresponsible
OpinionFebruary 12, 2013
UC SHIP, the University of California’s insurance program, will retain lifetime benefit caps despite the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Falling into a loophole, self-funded student health programs are exempted from many of the reforms required by Obamacare. A lifetime benefit cap is the maximum amount of money an insurance policy will pay over the course […]
News in Brief: Winter clothing drive organized
Campus NewsFebruary 12, 2013
A winter clothing drive, organized by the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Advisory Board (CUAB), will take place this week on campus. Students can donate new or gently used winter clothing until Feb. 15. Items that can be donated include coats, scarves, gloves, etc. Four collection stations are available at the ARC and Student Community Center lobbies, the […]
