Monthly Archives - February 2013
February 2013 Archives
News in Brief: String of burglaries in South Davis
City NewsFebruary 12, 2013
Between 4:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, four burglaries and one attempted burglary took place in South Davis. At 4:30 a.m., the Davis Police were alerted of an interrupted burglary. The resident saw the suspect flee through a window. The Davis Police Department said the burglar(s) entered through unlocked sliding doors and unlocked bedroom […]
Sartorial savings
OpinionFebruary 12, 2013
This column will be encroaching upon a topic that I’ve always wanted to write about but have always shirked away from for a number of rather insecure reasons. I didn’t want to be that columnist writing about clothes and I figured no one would really care about what I had to say. I didn’t want […]
UC Davis has strong showing at Fresno State Kick-Off
SportsFebruary 12, 2013
With high expectations ahead of them, the UC Davis softball team began their lengthy road schedule by traveling to Fresno this weekend to compete in the Fresno State Kick-Off. Although the Aggies recorded two losses on the weekend, making their overall record for the season 3-2, their overall play demonstrated great potential for the future. […]
Police Briefs
City NewsFebruary 12, 2013
FRIDAY Teenage theatrics A 16-year-old girl was reported running down Sycamore Lane screaming “I hate you” over and over again. SATURDAY Cold, hard criminal A guy threw ice at someone’s car on F Street. Not-so-Jolly Green Giant Someone was passing by the park on Alhambra Drive with two friends when a male in a moss […]
UC Davis track and field completes competition in Washington
SportsFebruary 12, 2013
The UC Davis track and field team wrapped up a busy week with solid performances at the University of Washington Open at Dempsey Indoor this past weekend. Senior Lauren Wallace and sophomore Raquel Lambdin finished first and third, respectively, in the 800-meter run. UC Davis was involved in indoor track and field competition on Friday […]
UC Davis Alumni named Entrepreneur of the Year
FeaturesFebruary 12, 2013
Most college students worry about finding a job after they graduate. But what few consider is not finding a job, but rather creating one for yourself. It’s called entrepreneurship. If you’re tired of angry bosses or careers that simply pay the bills but don’t fuel your passion, then maybe it’s time to consider being innovative. […]
Eat Me
OpinionFebruary 12, 2013
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day everyone. As of now, we’re being deluged with tips and tricks for landing a night with that special someone. And, on top of that, we’re receiving advice on how to “spice up” that special night through all sorts of novel bedroom activities. When such recommendations appear, they almost inevitably involve food. […]
Doin’ It Green…on Valentine’s Day
Campus NewsFebruary 12, 2013
Editor’s Note: The Environmental Policy and Planning Commission (EPPC) is an ASUCD commission responsible for researching environmental issues affecting the campus and its surrounding area, and providing recommendations for improvement. Doin’ It Green is a new feature which provides tips and ideas for being green. Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is right […]
On-campus clubs look toward the future
FeaturesFebruary 12, 2013
Many take for granted the ability to get an education. In America, students often go through the public education system; some receive financial aid to go to college or find some other way to pay for it. But the fact remains that getting an education is a reality to many. It is not a secret, […]
Letter to the editor: Grievance regarding ASUCD Elections Committee
OpinionFebruary 12, 2013
On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Migz Espinoza and Lane Lewis, two transgender students running for the ASUCD executive office, were publicly outed as transgender when the ASUCD Elections Committee released their legal names on the ASUCD elections website. Before being outed, Espinoza and Lewis had repeatedly asked the elections committee chair, Aaron Hsu, to use their […]
Hawkins returns to business
SportsFebruary 12, 2013
UC Davis entered UC Santa Barbara’s “Thunderdome” and proceeded to bring the house down. Sophomore J.T. Adenerele scored the first points of the game by slamming a dunk through the hoop, despite the Gaucho player hanging on his back. It is rare for UC Davis to jump to an early lead on their opponents, but […]
Food Not Bombs Davis celebrates 17 years
City NewsFebruary 12, 2013
Last week, Food Not Bombs (FNB) celebrated 17 years in Davis. FNB is group of volunteers that are dedicated to serving free vegan and vegetarian food to the Davis community. The organization has a group of chapters all around the United States. FNB Davis was created in the winter of 1996. One of the founding […]
