Features
Davis gyms offer fitness for every preference, budget
FeaturesJanuary 4, 2010
After weeks of feasting on Grandma’s turkey and red and green colored candy, it may be no surprise that many are making “getting more exercise” their New Year’s resolution.
Finding the perfect gift on a budget
FeaturesDecember 3, 2009
With these economic times, it may be difficult to find affordable gifts for the holiday season, especially in Davis.
Bringing holiday cheer to the homeless and their pets
FeaturesDecember 3, 2009
‘Twas the weeks before Christmas and all through Sacramento, there was a need for help – a big or small memento. The donation baskets were made by the veterinary clinic with finesse, in hopes to help the pets of Sacramento’s homeless.
Local fencers journey back in time
FeaturesDecember 2, 2009
To those who think sword fighting is a lost art, found only in classic literature and the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy – you have not yet heard of the Davis Period Fencing club.
Roving Reporter
FeaturesDecember 2, 2009
“My family and I sit down and watch the National Dog Show together.” – Alex Hardwieger, junior English major “Every year for thanksgiving my uncles play turkey bowl and the cousins and aunts just go watch them. They play for blood, so it’s pretty intense.” — Monica Armendarez, sophomore biological sciences “You know those garlands […]
Aggie Daily Calender
FeaturesNovember 30, 2009
TODAY Commemorate World AIDS Day 6 to 7:30 p.m. MEE room, Memorial Union In recognition of World AIDS Day, this general information session on Peace Corps service will include a presentation by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who will discuss their work on HIV/AIDS.
Behind the gates of the Primate Center
FeaturesNovember 30, 2009
The walls are gray, concrete-like and bare. In front sits a receptionist behind a wall of glass that rises to the length of the ceiling. This is the entrance to the California National Primate Research Center, located on campus at UC Davis. The CNPRC was established in 1962 and is one of eight national primate research centers. Throughout its existence, the primate center has focused on developing research while at times has been the source of controversy and debate raised by animal rights groups.