Yearly Archives - 2016
2016 Archives

UC Davis edges UC Irvine in Senior Day season finale
Front page storyApril 24, 2016
The UC Davis men’s tennis team defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters in a thrilling 4-3 season finale. Coming home after a three-game losing streak on the road, the UC Davis men’s tennis team edged out conference rival UC Irvine, 4-3, in an exciting Senior Day season finale on Saturday. This victory puts the Aggies at […]

Her Rugby Matters
Front page storyApril 24, 2016
UC Davis women’s rugby club fed up with negligence after USA Rugby cancels the 2016 Division I National Championship Title game. The UC Davis women’s rugby club team is frustrated. From April 9 to 10, UC Davis hosted the West Coast Women’s Rugby Round of 8 Divisions I and II Playoffs. The Lady Ruggers did […]

Humor: School commissions giant picnic blanket for Picnic Day
OpinionApril 22, 2016
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) at UC Davis has come up with a new way to engage various clubs and organizations on campus, as they do every year. Two years ago, each club was tasked with designing and painting a step on a ladder that the fire department would use on one of its […]

Shuyi Qi Cartoon: Democracy Springs?
OpinionApril 22, 2016

Club rugby team on the road to nationals
SportsApril 22, 2016
The UC Davis club rugby team plays this weekend for a spot in the Division I-AA rugby championships At the 2015 USA Rugby College 15s National Championships in Kennesaw, Ga, the UC Davis men’s rugby club team overcame a 15-3 deficit at halftime to stage a comeback against two-time defending champions University of Central Florida. […]

Enter Shikari shakedown at Ace of Spades
Arts & CultureApril 22, 2016
Enter Shikari, openers cause bruises, rumbles in Sacramento You’d think that forgetting my memory card before I was supposed to review and photograph the British rock band, Enter Shikari, wouldn’t bode well for the evening. And how wrong you would be. Despite being trampled on by large angry fanboys, right-hooked by smaller angry fangirls and […]

Not all heroes wear capes, some do taxes
FeaturesApril 22, 2016
Students in VITA offer tax services for community at no charge. It’s safe to say that a majority of people share a common attitude toward tax season. Preparing taxes is tedious, but the payoff on a tax return is all the reason to endure the long process. Unfortunately, finding the right tax preparer can be […]

Loopalooza encourages family biking
City NewsApril 22, 2016
Local organization promotes exercise, safe biking On May 1, Davis Bicycles will host the annual Loopalooza, an event to promote safe bicycling for elementary school children. Davis Bicycles, an organization dedicated to promoting bicycling in Davis and increasing safety for cyclists, created the Loopalooza in 2010 to better acquaint children with the Davis Bike Loop […]

Your brain on words
FeaturesApril 22, 2016
UC Davis researchers tap into brain activity when reading. Whether studying textbooks for an exam or opening up a crisp new novel to enjoy, reading is a part of many people’s everyday lives. We learn how to read at such a young age that it almost appears surprising that so much goes into it. The […]

Superhero Now: Captain America and unintended moral lessons
OpinionApril 22, 2016
Red, white and blue. Add a shield, a star, a “mask” that doesn’t really hide the wearer’s identity, mention Chris Evans, and who do you think of? I’m going to assume your answer is Captain America. Now, I really like Captain America, and I enjoy his few movies that have been released in theaters, albeit […]

A cautionary tale against the risky mega-deal in major league baseball
SportsApril 21, 2016
As you all are well aware, professional athletes make a ridiculous amount of money. It’s hard to feel bad for the underpaid stars — the guys who clamored at the first opportunity to be a multimillionaire and took what was so clearly laid out for them — but surprisingly, I actually do sometimes. The perfect […]

Seniors stand out against Fresno State during final home game
SportsApril 21, 2016
Delich leads team in game and to graduation with 16-6 win Six is a recurring number in the women’s lacrosse world as the Aggies’ six seniors controlled the final home game of the season, overworking Fresno State for a 16-6 win and advancing to a 6-6 overall record. Four of the six players of the night […]

