Yearly Archives - 2013
2013 Archives
Aggies place third at Stanford over weekend
GolfApril 4, 2013
This past week, senior Tyler Raber scored five-under par, tying for the lowest individual round at the U.S. Intercollegiate golf tournament at Stanford University. His fourth-place overall finish led the UC Davis men’s golf team to place fifth. Host Stanford, ranked 10th, finished 23-under on its own course. Fortunately, the team saved their best performances […]
Baseball Preview
BaseballApril 4, 2013
Teams: UC Davis vs. Cal State Fullerton Records: Aggies, 10-16; Titans, 25-4 Where: Dobbins Stadium — Davis, Calif. When: Friday at 2:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. Who to watch: The Aggies have struggled to bring in runs this season. However, one bright spot in UC Davis’ batting order has been […]
UC-wide Day of Action to be held tomorrow
UncategorizedApril 3, 2013
Members of University Professional and Technical Employees, Communications Workers of America 9119 (UPTE-CWA 9119) plan to gather at the South Silo tomorrow, April 4, for A Day of Action for Dignity and Respect. The event will run from 12 to 1:00 p.m. The event, that is being held on the nine other UC campuses, serves […]
Art museum designs to be previewed tonight
UncategorizedApril 3, 2013
Three design proposals for the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art will be previewed tonight, after a four-month competition. Architect-contractor teams will present three-dimensional models. According to an April 3 UC Davis news release, the teams were selected based on their architectural design ideas that would enable innovative inquiry and distinguish the […]

Phoenix and Mac DeMarco rock Freeborn Hall
UncategorizedApril 3, 2013
Phoenix filled Freeborn Hall last night. Then they crammed in an extra 30 people. Canadian rock band Mac DeMarco opened the night, entertaining the crowd with their laid-back Canadian antics. Their sound ranged from slow and soothing with “Ode to Viceroy,” to their rocking song about meth, “Cooking Up Something Good.” The lights cut out […]
Student Affairs develops strategies to assist in meeting student needs
UncategorizedApril 2, 2013
The Student Affairs Strategic Planning Steering Committee has identified seven strategic directions that will assist in making changes to the campus community, after surveying and interviewing campus constituents, including staff, students, faculty and alumni. According to a recent draft of the plan, the directions are intended to position the division of Student Affairs for success […]
Students invited to share aspirations on chalkboard
UncategorizedApril 2, 2013
Students will have the opportunity to share their wishes and goals on an 8 x 12 chalkboard grid that reads “Before I graduate, I want to ___.” The chalkboard, created by UC Davis managerial economic student Henry Lam, will be available on the Memorial Union Patio April 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “As […]
City to be served amended water rates lawsuit
UncategorizedApril 1, 2013
On Friday, the Yolo Ratepayers for Affordable Public Utility Services (YRAPUS) filed an amended lawsuit against the City of Davis with the Yolo Superior Court. YRAPUS initially filed a lawsuit in January, alleging that the city isn’t paying for the water it uses for city facilities, and the current rate structure, the rate structure that […]

Pick up The California Aggie on Thursday
Front page storyApril 1, 2013
In case you were confused before lecture this morning, please note that The California Aggie is officially a weekly print publication. Our first issue in this new format will come out this Thursday, but keep checking the website’s campus and city sections for news briefs, which will be updated whenever something happens that we feel […]
Education Abroad Center announces Enroll-in-an-Hour program
UncategorizedApril 1, 2013
Beginning today, the UC Davis Education Abroad Center (EAC) will offer an expedited enrollment period, Enroll-in-an-Hour. This will allow students interested in studying abroad over the summer to enroll in a study abroad program in one hour. According to an April 1 news release, EAC peer advisors and professional staff will be available April 1 […]
UC Davis Farmers Market to return Wednesday
UncategorizedApril 1, 2013
The UC Davis Farmers Market is scheduled to return Wednesday, April 3, with a Spring Kickoff. Starting with the kickoff, the zero-waste event will run every Wednesday of Spring Quarter from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at the Silo Patio. According to a March 28 news release, Wednesday’s market will include a photo booth, face […]
Review: Spring Breakers
UncategorizedMarch 29, 2013
Spring Breakers, the new film from Harmony Korine, is a very weird, divisive movie. I saw it over a week ago, at the very start of my own spring break, and I am still not sure what I thought of it. The film follows four college students (played by Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson […]
