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2013 Archives

Roving Reporter

FeaturesJanuary 8, 2013
“I want to write in my journal every day.” Deyanire Nava, second-year anthropology major “To go to the gym every day at 6 a.m.” Sarah Herrera, fourth-year psychology and english double major “To actually stick to my time management schedule.” Janine Johal, fourth-year biological psychology major “Do better than last quarter.” Brandon Stewart, third-year applied […]

The Tree of Liberty: Why Defend Capitalism?

OpinionJanuary 8, 2013
The Tree of Liberty My column this quarter will be focusing on political issues from a laissez-faire capitalist perspective. However, rather than offering a full philosophic defense or discussing abstract technical issues, I will primarily be exploring what a pro-capitalist perspective looks like when it is applied to concrete cases and attempting to elucidate why […]

CAPS has it covered

FeaturesJanuary 8, 2013
Depression has become a college-aged epidemic. In response, UC Davis offers every student an internationally renowned and free system of psychological services. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a variety of mental health aid to every UC Davis student. Representatives of CAPS Central, The House and the Community Advisers Network (CAN) program have spoken about […]

UC Davis Gymnastics finishes third in San Jose

GymnasticsJanuary 8, 2013
The UC Davis gymnastics team set the bar high for the rest of the season after a strong start in their first competition in the NorCal Quad meet held at San Jose State University on Jan. 4. The Aggies finished in third place out of four teams with a record score of 191.400 for the […]

UC Davis ranked nationally for Writing in the Disciplines program

Campus NewsJanuary 8, 2013
As the University Writing Program (UWP) continues to gain momentum, U.S. News and World Report recently recognized UC Davis as one of the best colleges for Writing in the Disciplines for the fourth consecutive year. In the past four years, UC Davis has been listed as one of the 23 schools recognized in this category […]

Police Briefs

City NewsJanuary 8, 2013
WEDNESDAY Li-mole driver A limo driver called to report that the parties he will be picking up may have been drinking underage on Fifth Street.THURSDAY B@t$h!t cray Someone called to report a sick bat on the side of Great Clips on Cowell Boulevard. SATURDAY Something’s brewing Somebody tried to steal beer kegs out the back […]

Editorial: Resolutions

OpinionJanuary 8, 2013
We here at The Aggie are committed to bettering ourselves in order to provide our readers the most cutting-edge and innovative content possible. However, like most people in this world, we also make lofty resolutions each new year that never survive to see Jan. 3. In keeping with that noble tradition, here are some New […]

Column: Consent is sexy

OpinionJanuary 8, 2013
Sex Ed It’s Winter Quarter once again. A season for head colds, fog and the search for the best way to keep warm. Those of you who recognize me from last winter’s Aggie have already guessed the cold-weather (or really any weather) activity that will be the focus of this column. For those of you […]

Editorial: Good riddance

OpinionJanuary 8, 2013
Amid outcry from students and alumni, UC officials announced Dec. 14 that they would be suspending the new design for the UC logo. The new logo was a childish attempt at rebranding a university whose problems go beyond its aesthetic identity. The students seemed to agree, as it led to an explosion of memes. It […]

University officials offer insight into violence prevention

Campus NewsJanuary 8, 2013
In the wake of various shootings that have occurred within the past year, such as the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. and the April 2 Oakland shooting at Oikos University, violence prevention and gun control have become prevalent topics of debate. As students return from a three-week holiday break for […]

New downtown Davis route opens to traffic

City NewsJanuary 8, 2013
Beginning Dec. 18, 2012, vehicles were the least of bicyclists’ and pedestrians’ worries as they traveled down what was once called Old Davis Road. Running along the Arboretum waterway and now officially known as Arboretum Drive, the road was previously open to cars as well. Instead, traffic can now travel along the “new” Old Davis […]

News in Brief: NAMI-Yolo’s potluck dinner tomorrow

City NewsJanuary 8, 2013
From 6:30 to 9 p.m., NAMI-Yolo will host its monthly potluck dinner and meeting at the Church of St. Martin at 640 Hawthorn Lane. The event is free. NAMI-Yolo is a part of NAMI, the Nation’s Voice on Mental Illness. This organization educates and supports individuals with mental health issues. Sandra Sigrist, program director of […]