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Yearly Archives - 2016

2016 Archives

JAY GELVEZON / AGGIE

Aggie doubles teams dominate tournament play

SportsOctober 7, 2016
UC Davis men’s tennis hosts annual Aggie Invitational tournament during start of fall season play Players from around the West Coast competed at the Marya Welch Tennis Center from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 as the UC Davis men’s tennis team hosted the 2016 Aggie Invitational for early fall match-ups. Student athletes came out to […]
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UC Davis hosts India Art Festival at Mondavi Center

Arts & CultureOctober 7, 2016
Yearlong celebration of Indian arts explores Indian arts from different aspects The UC Davis Department of Religious Studies is collaborating with the Mondavi Center to host a yearlong celebration of Indian arts, titled “India in the Artist’s Eye,” from Sept. 30 to April 13. This celebration includes a series of photography exhibitions, concerts, lectures and […]
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Hopeful Hyatt House hotel denied approval by planning commission

City NewsOctober 7, 2016
Plans to develop a new hotel in South Davis faces final vote in City Council The Davis Planning Commission voted down a proposal on Sept. 14 to approve the development of a new extended stay hotel in South Davis. The project, which will be built in South Davis on Cowell Boulevard, has faced significant opposition […]
NADIA DORIS / AGGIE

Going Greek

FeaturesOctober 7, 2016
Panhellenic students discuss sorority, fraternity recruitment Before even coming to university, many students already know whether or not they are going to participate in Greek life. However, prior to joining up, students set on sorority and fraternity life have to endure the infamous “rush week.” The Panhellenic council is an organization that governs all social […]
DANIEL TAK / AGGIE

New International Center now open

Campus NewsOctober 7, 2016
Center to offer international student resources in centralized location The new International Center, located on California Avenue and Beckett Hall Drive, opened its doors to students this August. The center provides services to international students and scholars, as well as students who are interested in studying abroad. Previously, the various international resources were not in […]
ANH-TRAM BUI / AGGIE

Enervating Enrollment: Recontextualizing the California resident vs nonresident debate

OpinionOctober 6, 2016
Numbers show Davis is a model for equitable enrollment practices A fresh school year has brought a new wave of discussion on the University of California’s enrollment figures. This year’s class is the most diverse in UC history. But it’s time for me to be the bad guy and bring the conversation back to a […]
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The 2050 Challenge: How are we going to feed over nine billion people?

OpinionOctober 6, 2016
An ever-increasing population underscores importance of more responsible food systems Did you know in France it’s illegal to throw away food past its “best by” date? Unsold products from grocery stores are sent to food banks, and the repurposed food generates over 10 million meals for those suffering from food instability. In America, expired food […]
BRIANA NGO / AGGIE

Aggie Style Watch: Back to School Edition

Arts & CultureOctober 5, 2016
Making basics unique Emma Gary is a third-year art history and history double major with a passion for fashion. According to Gary, who takes a “back to basics” approach to clothing, wearing “classic pieces” can often be the perfect way to make a good first impression. [hr] ASW: How would you describe your style? Gary: […]
LUCY KNOWLES / AGGIE

Living in the dorms: a how-to guide

FeaturesOctober 4, 2016
Resident advisors discuss residence hall resources Ice cream socials and movie nights at the rec pool are only a couple of the activities that UC Davis residence halls provide for first-year residents. But while social events are widely publicized on social media, there are many invaluable resources that students do not take advantage of which […]
DEVIN McHUGH / AGGIE

Police Logs

City NewsOctober 4, 2016
A compilation of the City of Davis’ most bizarre recent police reports Sun, Aug. 28 “Tomato trucks driving in excess of 50 mph all day long”   Thurs, Sept. 1 Noise complaint for “Loud trumpet.”   Fri, Sept. 2 “RP believes transient X currently OS, was throwing her feces and toilet paper @ LOC’s fence […]
JAY GELVEZON / AGGIE

Wildcats stun Aggies in final seconds of Big Sky Conference opener

SportsOctober 3, 2016
UC Davis football falls 38-35 to Weber State The UC Davis football team fell in the final seconds to the Weber State Wildcats in the Big Sky Conference opener last Saturday night, after rallying back from a 22-point deficit. Heading into the game, UC Davis was 1-2 in non-conference play and had hoped to snap […]