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2013 Archives

Opponents of transgender student bill seek referendum

City NewsDecember 5, 2013
Opponents of a state bill that would allow transgender K-12 students access to school facilities and programs that match their gender identity have submitted a referendum in hopes of repealing the law. Referred to by detractors as the “coed bathroom bill,” AB 1266 would codify certain rights for transgender students, such as the ability to […]

Turning photography around, 360 degrees

Science & TechnologyDecember 5, 2013
For those who love taking panoramic pictures and capturing a larger perspective of their special moments, Panono will certainly spark your interest. The Panono camera allows the user to throw the camera into the air and automatically capture a 360 degree image at the highest point the camera reaches. What is achieved is a complete […]

Natsoulas Gallery End of Year reception

Arts & CultureDecember 5, 2013
The John Natsoulas Gallery, located at 521 First St., will be hosting its “End of the Year Party” and Exhibit Opening Reception on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. The special evening will mark the conclusion of a successful year of gallery exhibits at the Natsoulas Gallery, and will include showcasings of specific […]

ASUCD Senate Quarterly Report

Campus NewsDecember 5, 2013
Compared to Fall Quarter of last year, ASUCD Senate fell behind when it came down to writing legislation, ending with 20 bills versus last year’s 36. The senate’s progress is determined by each bill’s effectiveness and relevance to the student body, as well as the number of bills passed. *Editor’s note: For Bills 1-5, please […]

West Village energy: Close enough

Science & TechnologyDecember 5, 2013
UC Davis’ West Village opened two years ago, boasting to be the largest zero-net energy planned community in the nation. However, a study by the Davis Energy Group revealed that it currently produces only 87 percent of its energy, failing to meet the promised goal of 100 percent of its own energy. West Village is […]

Private donations: Where are they going?

OpinionDecember 5, 2013
On Nov. 15, it was announced that The Campaign for UC Davis reached its fundraising goal of $1 billion from over 100,000 private donors. This was the University’s first-ever comprehensive funding campaign, which began in October 2010 and reached its goal one year earlier than its scheduled end date of December 2014. The funds will […]

News in Brief: UC Davis Baroque Ensemble to perform at Mondavi

Arts & CultureDecember 5, 2013
The UC Davis Baroque Ensemble will be performing in the Yocha Dehe Grand Lobby in the Mondavi Center Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. The ensemble will be performing Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor for Two Violins, which will feature soloists Michael Sand and Jolán Friedhoff, Handel’s selected Opera Arias and Purcell’s Scene from King Arthur, […]

Bohart Museum of Entomology plans weekend open house, contributes to university research

FeaturesDecember 5, 2013
Whether you are a butterfly enthusiast or bee fanatic, the Bohart Museum of Entomology just might be the place for you. About every month, the public has the opportunity to attend a bug-themed open house and observe the vast collection of insects at the museum. Due to the demand for a December event, the museum […]

The Left Nut: A grain of salt

OpinionDecember 5, 2013
If you’ve been following my column all quarter, then I’d like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your support. Without readers, we writers would have nothing to write for. If you listened to everything I had to say, then awesome. You have my gratitude. If you accepted everything I had to say, […]

Police Briefs

City NewsDecember 5, 2013
SUNDAY 11/22 Hoodlums A large group of people dressed in black appeared to be putting hoods on each other on Sycamore Lane. MONDAY 11/23 Trader woes A group of people were throwing things at passing cars and bikers on the Trader Joe’s side of Sycamore Lane. WEDNESDAY 11/25 To get to the other side Five […]

Artsmonth: December

Arts & CultureDecember 5, 2013
ART Holiday Market at Pence Gallery Now – Dec. 24, free Pence Gallery, 212 D St. Find unique hand-crafted gifts and keepsakes at the Pence Gallery’s annual Holiday Market. All sale items are created by local artists and craftsmen. Members of Pence get 10 percent off all purchases. Gallery 1855 presents Silvia Poloto Now – […]

Watts Legal

Campus NewsDecember 5, 2013
Question: I have a sports law question for you. So the Sacramento Kings tried to leave the city for Seattle earlier this year, but now they’re staying. But as I understand it, they’re staying only because the city promised to pay something like $258 million to help build them a new sports arena. The Kings […]