A disturbingly large fraction of Americans are just dying to be skinny, and dying is no mere understatement. The psychological health disorders anorexia and bulimia nervosa are exceedingly prevalent among the U.S. population. Roughly 20 million Americans (about 1 in 15 people) suffer from these diseases, and many more likely go undiagnosed. Combine that with […]

MUSIC 1. April 16: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Mosquito Removed from both the garage-rock revivalism of their early work and the electropop revelry of 2009’s It’s Blitz, Mosquito, is a stranger, more eclectic venture into darker themes. Murky dub, subway-car samples and bossa nova funk-organ percussion characterize the album’s more adventurous offerings, and fans of […]

At least 290,000 people bought Tyga’s last album, despite Tyga’s involvement in its creation. I really hope “Hotel California,” his newest, does not do that well. The problems with the record begin before the listener even hears the music. The album’s ridiculous cover features a tiger lounging next to a swimming pool with some palm […]

The Taste the World series concludes on Friday, April 26 with South African wines. THe journey will be led by Anita Oberholster, cooperative extension specialist in Enology, who was born in South Africa. Proceeds will benefit Broadening Horizons, which aims to increase the enrollment of underrepresented students in the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and […]

The sixteenth-ranked Aggies continue to own assert their dominance in postseason play, as four of the UC Davis women’s golf team shot the top four individual scores of the tournament. The Aggies once again claim the Big West title, the fourth straight championship they have won in a row. The play of seniors Demi Runas […]

The UC Davis men’s golf team placed second at the Winchester Classic this past weekend behind senior Tyler Raber’s sixth place finish in its final tournament before the Big West Conference Championships. The Aggies shot an 873 total team score, a product of Raber’s 216 total and junior Jonny Baxter and freshman Ben Corfee’s 218 […]

One of the country’s most powerful political leaders will deliver the commencement address for the UC Davis Law School’s graduating class of 2013. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, will speak at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Pelosi was the speaker of the […]

The Emerson Junior High School PTA will be holding a carnival from April 25 to 28 at Cannery Park, Covell Boulevard and J Street. The carnival will have rides, games and food. Advance purchase all-day passes are $20 and are good for unlimited rides. Tickets can be purchased at Fleet Feet at 615 Second St., […]

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Davis Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide an unwanted prescription drugs disposal opportunity at the DPD at 2600 Fifth St.  Service is free and no questions will be asked. This will be the sixth time in three years in order to prevent pill […]

The Davis Art Center at 1919 F St. is looking for volunteers for programs offered at the center. Possible opportunities include helping out with the Tour de Cluck fundraiser, assisting young children in art classes, clerical work and helping with facility improvements. Contact edward@davisartcenter.org for more information and to apply. — Claire Tan

The League of American Bicyclists awarded UC Davis with a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award for the campus’ efforts in fostering a greener future. The University will be granted free access to a variety of tools and technical assistance from the League to make the campus more bicycle-friendly. According to an April 22 League […]

Monday marks the first day of KDVS Fundraiser Week. The goal of $60,000, if reached, would help the campus radio station run smoothly for another year. Although donations are welcome all throughout the year, the money raised this week helps fund two-thirds of KDVS’ operating budget. The fundraiser accepts cash, card and check donations, and […]