Yearly Archives - 2013
2013 Archives
Men’s tennis seeks to continue success
SportsOctober 17, 2013
Event: ITA Northwest Tournament Where: Timothy Korth Tennis Complex, Moraga, Calif. When: Friday Oct. 18, Saturday Oct. 19, Sunday Oct. 20 Who To Watch: Sophomore Brett Bacharach won the flight B singles main draw in Santa Barbara in the UCSB Classic on Oct. 11 to 14. He defeated Sasha Gryaznov of UC Santa Barbara 6-2, 0-6, […]
Women’s Volleyball Preview
SportsOctober 17, 2013
Splitting their conference home games in a five-set thriller against UC Irvine and a four-set defeat to Long Beach State, the Aggies now head back on the road for a pair of conference games against Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara. The Aggies entered their first home conference game with a record of 0-5 when […]
Extinction rates skyrocket after disturbances in Thailand
Science & TechnologyOctober 17, 2013
In a study spanning two decades, researchers from an international team witnessed the near-complete extinction of 12 species of small mammals once found on forest islands in Thailand. The decline in populations was linked to two causes: the isolation of populations after flooding due to the construction of a hydroelectric dam, and the arrival of […]
Third Space has new theory, new Space
Arts & CultureOctober 17, 2013
Third Space, located at 946 Olive Dr., is a multipurpose venue that provides a variety of artists, musicians and entrepreneurs the opportunity to create and share their works in a collective, community environment. Third Space was founded after current director Lauren Norton began looking for a new venue for the Davis Flea Market. Hoping to […]
Daily Cal
FeaturesOctober 17, 2013
Thursday, October 17 Poverty Eradication Student Organization Showcase 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Quad, UC Davis Oct.17 is the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and the Davis Blum Center invites you to a showcase of student organizations that directly address poverty locally and internationally. Water Entrepreneurship Workshop 2 to 6 […]
Watts Legal
Campus NewsOctober 17, 2013
Question: Here’s a “hypothetical” scenario: I’m keeping a secret and don’t know what to do. Without telling me about it, my cousin used my social security number to get a loan and buy a house in my name. My cousin is renting the house out under the table, keeping the money for herself and not […]
Stay Tuned: Here’s a tip
OpinionOctober 17, 2013
So, you’ve decided to make a few bucks on the side as a street musician? Well how can you call yourself a musician when you’ve sold your artistic integrity to material desires? Only joking. Making money on the streets (as unappealing as that might sound) can be an excellent way to take in some extra […]

MOMIX presents Botanica
Arts & CultureOctober 17, 2013
“Lunes laugh in darkness for swans to dream of genesis and a new green.” That’s how Moses Pendleton, artistic director for the dance company MOMIX, describes his work in Botanica, which will be performed at the Mondavi Center on Oct. 26 and 27. Pendleton believes that Botanica is not your average dance show, as its […]
The F Word: Porno-ween
OpinionOctober 17, 2013
October is very much here and I am spending the entire month changing costume ideas for Halloween. I will eventually end up going as an obscure film character that maybe a shocking number of five people will recognize. But if you don’t take Halloween as seriously as I do, then you can go with some […]

SFJAZZ Collective celebrates 10th anniversary
Arts & CultureOctober 17, 2013
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, SFJAZZ Collective, a San Francisco-based eight-piece ensemble, will perform at the Mondavi Center on Oct. 23. The group is comprised of eight musicians: alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón, tenor saxophonist David Sánchez, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, trombonist Robin Eubanks, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, pianist Edward Simon, bassist Matt Penman and drummer Obed […]
Service worker paycut: Fiscally “safe”, morally wrong
OpinionOctober 17, 2013
On Sept. 24, University of California announced that a 1.5 percent decrease in take-home pay will take place for members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 3299, the UC system’s largest union representing over 8,000 service and patient care workers. This paycut will affect the lowest-paid employees in the entire […]
Arts Week
Arts & CultureOctober 17, 2013
FILM Under the Same Moon Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., free. International House, 10 College Park The International House will be showing Under the Same Moon, a bilingual English-Spanish film, by Patricia Riggen, that complements the book, Enrique’s Journey. The film presents the captivating story of nine-year-old Mexican boy, who decides to embark on a […]
