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A button fell out of an undergrad’s coat as he walked through the quad in the 1930s. A girl lost her ring in between thick blades of grass when it slipped from her finger one afternoon in 1962. And last week, a couple of quarters fell out of your pocket after you bought lunch at the Whole Earth Festival. Long after their owners have moved on, these possessions lay hidden in the UC Davis quad. But they can all be recovered – if you know how to find them.

Editor’s Note:For this edition of Ten Questions,The California Aggie spoke with senior communication major Kyle Dubs to get a feel for day-to-day life as a UC Davisstudentresidentfirefighter.The program,which began in1955,teaches firefighting skills to a select group of UC Davis students.

TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Support local farmers and buy some fresh produce,nuts,flowers and more! Pick up some tasty treats for a fun springtime dinner or a nice afternoon snack. Real Bodies are Fashionable Noon to1p.m. MU Patio Listen to a talk on body image and eating disorders by former male model Ron Saxen,followed by an alternative fashion show.This event is hosted by Campus Unions and the WRRC. Aggie Idol 7p.m. Freeborn Hall Come to the third annual intercollegiate student-athlete charity variety show.Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit humanitarian organization Invisible Children.Tickets are available at the Freeborn Hall Ticket Office for$8.

There is no way to describe the strange noise that came out of my mouth when I walked past the Davis Creamery a month ago and noticed a gourmet cupcake advertisement.This food combination was like if Disneyland had fused with Sea World– kind of random but still a really good idea. The Davis Creamery makes and sells chocolate,vanilla,coffee,peppermint,chocolate mint,strawberry,salted caramel,cheesecake,cupcake and lemon custard ice cream on a regular basis.It’s currently offering three new fruit sorbet flavors,including Very Berry,Pomegranate Raspberryand Mango.

TODAY Student Nutrition Association meeting 11a.m.to1p.m. Meyers Hall Breezeway Check out the Student Nutrition Association’s annual student/faculty mixer.Meet other nutrition majors,teachers and faculty.Lunch is provided! Author reading Noon to1p.m. Art Lounge,MU Religious Studies lecturer Alon Raab will speak about soccer andgive a book reading from his workThe Global Game:Writers on Soccer.The reading will be followed by a soccer game on the AStreet Intramural Field. Electronic Music for Change Noon to1p.m. MU Patio,Flagpole Enjoy an hour of free electronic music,Red Bull giveaways and Go-Go Dancers! An evening with Jake Kosek 4p.m. MU II Listen to Jake Kosek,author ofUnderstories:The Political Life of Forests in Northern New Mexico,speak. Personal Finance101:Tips for Graduating Students 6to8p.m. Building180,The Colleges at LaRue Go learn about personal finances and get tips about budgeting.

After aimlessly walking around theWhole Earth Festivaland observing its diverse and largely animal-friendly food options,I came to the realization that I definitely did not want an herbal milkshake and Naan for lunch.This said,I opted to make thehalf-mile journey to Davis‘ newest Thairestaurant,KetMoRee,to dine at a place where the smell of the compost exhibit could not interfere with my appetite.

TODAY Electronic Music for Change Noon to1p.m. MU Patio,Flagpole Enjoy an hour of free electronic music,Red Bull giveaways and Go-Go Dancers! Project Compost meeting 6p.m. West Quad Learn how to compost1,000pounds of food on campus and experience the beauty of compost! Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments 6to8p.m. Griffin Lounge Seats fill up quickly,so go early! Be one of the top players and you may be invited to play in the tournament of champions!

It’s that time of year again– UC Davis students are faced with the challenges of job-hunting.Fine-tuning resumes and preparing for interviews can be a drag,but there are several tips to make the search for jobs and internships a little more productive.

One of the most popular classes at UC Davis,Nutrition10needs no introduction.If you have never heard of the class,you need to get out of your dorm room more often– Nutrition10is the only class that has a waitlist line outside the building on the first day of school.But there is another thing that makes the class unique:the teaching assistants.

TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Support local farmers and buy some fresh produce,nuts,flowers and more! Pick up some tasty treats for a fun springtime dinner or a nice afternoon snack.

TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Support local farmers and buy some fresh produce,nuts,flowers and more! Pick up some tasty treats for a fun springtime dinner or a nice afternoon snack.

TODAY Nintendo64Super Smash Bros.tournament 6to10p.m. Griffin Lounge,MU Re-live retro at this tournament! Top players will receive prizes.Pre-register for$5at the info desk; $7at the door.