The brain is one of the most fascinating and intricate structures in the human body. One of its most basic functions is to store information in the form of memory. In a study published August 18th in the journal Nature Neuroscience, Mark Goldman, joint professor in the Neurology, Physiology and Behavior Department at UC Davis […]

As the Aggies begin their quest for a Big West Title, they may look upon their recent success — winning five of their last six preseason games — to instill confidence heading into conference action. Much of this confidence started with an upset victory over then-18th ranked California in four sets. UC Davis’ win against […]

THEATER Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Friday, Oct. 4 — Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:15 p.m., $9-$18 Davis Musical Theater Company, 607 Pena Dr. Winner of a Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005, SPAMALOT is a musical that tells the tale of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. Spoofed from the classic film comedy […]

To conclude a week of discounts aimed at boosting the local economy and enticing students to become involved in the local community, Downtown Davis will be hosting a free street concert on Oct. 5 from 2 to 9 p.m. Discover Downtown Davis Week (from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6) is a week-long jamboree of discounts […]

On Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, the John Natsoulas Gallery will be hosting its seventh annual Jazz and Beat Festival. Featuring various Jazz, spoken word and dance performances, the festival celebrates the art and culture that came about in the 1950s Beat Generation. Hosted by the Davis Cultural Action Committee, the Jazz and Beat Festival […]

Imagine, if you will, a utopia. What do you see? Do you see an industrious commune devoid of property rights, where everyone works according to his ability and receives an equal payout, as Thomas More and Karl Marx proposed? Or do you see an individualist society, one in which those who work the hardest get […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Irvine; vs. Cal State Northridge Records: Aggies, 4-4-1 (0-0); Anteaters, 5-2-2 (0-0); Matadors, 8-1-0 (0-0) Where: Aggie Soccer Field — Davis, Calif. When: Friday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m.;  Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. Who to Watch: Although the season and school year have only just begun, several players […]

The first, ancient universities were tiny; a handful of students lived with their teacher, who was a great sage. The teacher carefully chose students for their potential and taught not only facts but philosophy (“love of wisdom”). Many students of these sages became sages themselves or political leaders. Today’s universities have drifted far from their […]

Autism and schizophrenia diagnoses are at an ultimate peak. Fortunately, a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience and conducted within the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and Department of Neurology offers groundbreaking research about these neurodevelopmental disorders. Lead author of the study Kimberley McAllister, a professor and a researcher at the UC Davis […]

UC Davis alumnus Ryan Danz is set to publish a law book about martial arts called Jiu Jitsu Jurisprudence. Danz graduated in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in managerial economics and has spent the last 13 years making a name for himself nationwide. He’s competed on “The Apprentice” and the 2012 season of “The Amazing […]

Welcome to MUSE’s newest column. From the title, I’m sure you can deduce that it will primarily discuss music. What kind, you ask? Well, good sir or madam, I will tell you what kind: ALL KINDS. I love talking about music, and this column will act as a relay mechanism for my personal opinions about […]

The Davis Farmers Market began with only three farmers in 1976, and has since grown to attract around 7,000 shoppers every Saturday. Yolo County is known as one of the nation’s greatest agricultural powerhouses, and the Farmers Market, open Wednesdays and Saturdays year-round, is a place for consumers to connect with their farmers in a […]