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Imagine being lost in the woods with nothing but a compass and a map to guide you to your next point.This situation would seem like a struggle for many,but for Meg Everett and Rachel Silverstein,finding the right path back is actually a hobby. This particular act of navigating through the woods is called orienteering,and it is an activity that many UC Davis students are taking an interest in.

Editor’s Note:Ignacio Torres participated in this summer’s University of California Center Sacramento Journalism program.This is his personal experience during this summer. This last Wednesday marked the end of the University of California Center Sacramento (UCCS) summer program in Sacramento.No,this is not a typo,the UCCS program is different from the UCDC program.Haven’t heard of it? It’s OK,not many people have. I got the opportunity this summer to participate in the UCCS Journalism Public Policy program along with14other students from across California,representing all the UC schools.The number of journalism-focused internships and courses are limited at UC Davis,if not the UC system itself,and this program allowed me to learn more about my interests (and majors) of Spanish andcommunication.

Metal rod sticks, intense coordination and choreographed dance routines injected with artistic grace are all things that Aryn Bigler deals with in the sport of baton twirling.

MONDAY Arboretum Tour: Planning your garden to conserve water 10 to 11 a.m. Gazebo, Garrod Drive Sponsored by the Friends of the Arboretum, this event will give you a chance to tour the Ruth Risdon Storer Garden to learn the best watering approaches and plant choices for your garden.

I have to admit, I don’t know much about football. I do know, however, that I enjoy watching Aggie football and cheering myself hoarse with Aggie pride. This past Friday night, I got the opportunity to bleed that blue and gold pride at the third annual UC Davis Women’s Huddle. The huddle is an opportunity for female Aggie football fans to learn the basics of football and see what it feels like to be an Aggie football player by participating in drills.

FRIDAY Arboretum Music: Folk Music Jam Session Noon to 1 p.m. Wyatt Deck, Old Davis Rd. Pull out your banjo, fiddle or guitar and jam at the UC Davis Arboretum at the lunch! All skill levels welcome for the acoustic jam session, as are all skill leveled listeners!   Aggie Women’s Huddle 6 to 9:30 […]

With fall quarter just around the corner, many students are beginning to have their second pass times, and so beginning to scratch their heads at what classes to take. Never fear, because The Aggie is here! Reporter Andre Lee asked fellow students what were their most fulfilling classes that they suggest other students must take before graduating. Here are their helpful suggestions and commentary, in no particular order.

MONDAY Cal-Aggie Band-uh! Summer Jam-uh! 7to9p.m. Lawn by the Rec Pool Come join the California Aggie Marching Band-uh! for a live summer concert for those Monday blues! Bring a blanket,relax and enjoy the sounds of always fun Band-uh!

Last Friday night,UC Davis students and community members gathered at the Recreational Pool for an evening of music,night swimming and competitive water events.The “Midnight Splash” lasted from9p.m.until1a.m.and attracted approximately500swimsuit wearing visitors,eager for the night’s activities that included anintramural belly flop contest– a crowd favorite.

Upcoming events in Davis and around the region.

Editor‘s note:Kelly Krag-Arnold has been a lifeguard at the UC Davis Recreational Pool for over two years.This is her perspective as an employee. It‘s110degrees outside in Davis,my air conditioning has been broken for days and the thermostat in my apartment is steadily creeping toward the triple digits.Man am I glad to head to work at the UC Davis Rec Pool!

Editor’s Note:Megan Ellis studied abroad this summer through the UC Davis Summer Abroad program.This is her personal perspective on her experience. There are seven simple rules to surviving studying abroad.It took five weeks touring the United Kingdom with23fellow students for me to realize that not everyone has been tutored in the art of tourism.