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2013 Archives

Aggies lose multiple nail biters, come home with two impressive wins

SportsFebruary 26, 2013
The central theme of the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla. proved to be “heartbreak” for the Aggies, as three out of the four losses could have just as easily gone in their favor. The weekend as a whole followed the same pattern, resulting in the addition of two more tragic losses to the Aggies’ […]

Editorial: Thanks, business manager

OpinionFebruary 26, 2013
As members of ASUCD, we know how important the Association is to so many students. And most active members know how important Brett Burns is to the Association. Burns is the ASUCD Business Manager, meaning he works with student government and unit directors to ensure financial stability within the Association. He’s the man behind the […]

Not always fun

OpinionFebruary 26, 2013
You may not have noticed, but I think sex is awesome. In my perfect world, as long as everyone is being safe and consensual, I want them to have whatever type of sex makes them feel amazing and happy. And, importantly, I want refusal of or abstention from sex to be respected just as much […]

Mackey’s capitalism

OpinionFebruary 26, 2013
As many of you are aware, John Mackey, the co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, is a supporter of capitalism. He has written a book along with Raj Sisodia, another businessman, called Conscious Capitalism, in which it is argued that capitalism has been misrepresented and unfairly criticized. Mackey believes that in fact capitalism has been responsible […]

Police Briefs

City NewsFebruary 26, 2013
TUESDAY Housemate hassles A subject assaulted several of her roommates; they tried to lock her out of her room so they could discuss rent payment on Portage Bay East. THURSDAY Burning bush A bunch of minors were smoking marijuana in the bushes, and someone reported it because they believed it was a safety hazard due […]

Davis businesses take part in Sacramento Beer Week

City NewsFebruary 26, 2013
The fourth annual Sacramento Beer Week commenced on Friday, initiating a week of festivities and business promotions to celebrate the thriving craft beer culture of Northern California. The event, which runs through March 3, offers experts and newcomers alike the opportunity to experience a wealth of different beers from some of the very best local […]

Aggie Digest: Aggies finish 10th at UC Irvine Invite

SportsFebruary 26, 2013
At the UC Irvine Invitational women’s water polo tournament, which featured a field of entirely top-20 teams, the Aggie women placed 10th. On the first day of action, 14th-ranked UC Davis defeated 17th-ranked UC San Diego 13-12 and fell to the Anteaters. On the second day of action, the Aggies defeated the Gauchos, but lost […]

Campus Judicial Report

Campus NewsFebruary 26, 2013
Will pay for help A student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) for soliciting classmates to take his online exam. The student posted a public Facebook message offering monetary compensation for anyone who would be willing to do this for him. The matter came to SJA’s attention when they received an anonymous email with […]

Sales fever

OpinionFebruary 26, 2013
Every bargain hunter has a favorite time of the year: when their wallets get to loosen up a bit and they can scour both high and low for potential “steals.” Depending on the items they may be seeking, such occasions may occur at the end of the year near Christmas, around Thanksgiving (Black Friday) or […]

Pliny The Younger worshipped across Davis

UncategorizedFebruary 25, 2013
Earlier this morning, beer connoisseurs lined up outside The Davis Beer Shoppe to get a taste of the infamous Pliny The Younger. And it’s not too late to get in on the action. Pliny The Younger — crafted by Santa Rosa’s Russian River Brewery — is frequently heralded as “the best beer in the world,” […]

Column: Used socks for sale

SportsFebruary 25, 2013
The world of sports is an odd place. Curt Schilling’s bloody sock from 2004 just sold for $92,613. My disgust here has nothing to do with the fact that I’m a Yankees fan and the 2004 American League Championship series was my least favorite series ever. Or the bloody fact that it’s a bloody bloody […]

A Spectrum of experiences

FeaturesFebruary 25, 2013
We’re all determined to save the world. For the students at Davis Senior High School, they’re taking the initiative to do just that through the power of written word. Davis’ very own student-run The World Spectra Magazine launched its first publication last month. Spectra is a nonprofit journal featuring student works on different perceptions of […]