When hearing the word “Christmas,” most people envision the lit, forest-green tree, the piles and piles of wrapped gifts surrounding it, the milk and cookies on the coffee table waiting for Santa and the immense amounts of holiday cheer. However, in many other places around the world, people are spending the holidays very differently. While […]

February will swiftly be upon us, and with it the “Best of Davis” edition of The California Aggie. This issue is a rare opportunity for readers to provide comprehensive input to the campus community and subsequently the private businesses that make up the social nebulus that surrounds the People’s Republic of Davis. We regret to […]

We are never ever getting back together A student who was prohibited by a university official from contacting her ex-boyfriend was recently reported to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) by the police for repeatedly contacting him through numerous forms of communication. During the student’s meetings with SJA, she admitted that she had contacted her ex-boyfriend several […]

The Fourth Assembly District meeting will be held on Jan. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Woodland Community and Senior Center at 2001 East St. Registration will begin at noon. Since the new Fourth Assembly District is larger, two meetings will occur simultaneously in Woodland and in Napa. Votes will be counted concurrently […]

The Bieber fans have done it again. Yes, he’s still apparently relevant. Yes, his fanbase is ever strong. This group of crazy young girls took and still takes the blame for harassing young pop stars, friends and family members who surround Justin Bieber through social media and verbal attacks in person. Selena Gomez, the now-ex-girlfriend […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Cal Poly; vs. UC Santa Barbara Records: Aggies, 4-9 (0-2); Mustangs, 7-6 (3-0); Gauchos, 5-9 (1-2) Where: Pavilion — Davis, Calif. When: Thursday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 7 p.m. Who to watch: The Aggies’ bench has contributed much to their performances this year, and sophomore Clint Bozner is the UC […]

Sex & Society Consider these two scenes: In the first, a man goes down on a woman and she has an orgasm; in the second, a man kidnaps, tortures and murders a woman in cold blood. Now, which would you rather show your kid? No need to decide — the Motion Picture Association of America […]

Among the exciting new projects from UC Davis students this quarter is Troll Freak, a web series created by junior economics major Daniel Fullwood. The story addresses the psychological underpinnings of anonymity and control in a technology-dependent world, albeit with a fair bit of humor if the pilot episode is any indication. Fullwood commented on […]

Teams: UC Davis at Cal Poly; at UC Santa Barbara Records: Aggies, 5-7 (0-1); Mustangs, 7-6 (1-1); Gauchos, 5-9 (1-1) Where: Mott Gym — San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Thunderdome — Santa Barbara, Calif. When: Thursday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. Who to Watch: The “Sophomore Slump” is characterized by a player who had […]

As much as we all appreciate the Davis dining scene, sometimes we need to shake things up. Now is the perfect time — Dine Downtown Restaurant Week in Sacramento is running for ten days. That means 29 restaurants are offering special three-course, fixed-price dinner menus for an extremely reasonable $30 per person. Yes, it’s not […]

If someone asked you right now where the closest fire extinguisher was, would you be able to answer correctly? Or answer at all? Safety is a major issue and is emphasized with safety training. Safety preparations are all around us, from fire alarms to flight attendants’ preflight speeches, from flashing exit signs, to street lights. […]

In November, the UC Davis Meat Lab (UCDML), located at the Harold Cole Facility on La Rue Road, was featured in Sacramento Magazine’s (SacMag) “The 2012 Best of Sacramento” issue for its exceptional produce. The “Best of Sacramento” piece, an annual list compiled by SacMag’s editors, is a way to showcase especial aspects of the […]