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They have good seafood in the Northeastern United States. I know this fact because my dad is from New York. He loved eating seafood in New York – almost as much as he loves complaining about how seafood here stinks because it’s not from New York. Last time I checked, Davis isn’t in the Northeast – unless you’re in Hawaii, in which case you have better things to do than keep reading this. Regardless of where you are, the fact of the matter is I’m not in the Northeast.

TODAY New Pacific Trio performance 12:05p.m. 115Music This free concert will feature Igor Veligan on violin, Nina Flyer on cello and Sonia Leong on piano. Asian American studies speaker 1:40to3p.m. 6 Olson San Jose Councilmember Madison Nguyen,who won a historic wrongful death suit against the San Jose Police Department,will give a talk.

TODAY Local food taste test 11a.m.to1p.m. ASUCD Coffee House Try some local foods produced by the UCD Student Farm! Farmers Market 11a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Get fresh fruits,veggies and snacks at this convenient farmers market.

TODAY Student Farm bike tour Noon Memorial Union flagpole Take a bike ride out to the Student Farm and learn how this small, student-run organic farm feeds its members, volunteers and ASUCDCoffee House patrons! Get some free fruit too! Ben and Jerry’s free cone day Noon to 8 p.m. Ben and Jerry’s,500 First St. Cool down with a scoop of ice cream free of charge.

Changing diapers,picking up toys and checking an8-year-old’s homeworkaren’t the typicalresponsibilities ofan undergraduate. But forsome UC Davis students,that’sjust part of an average day. From morning to night Cedric Papa’s day starts at5:45a.m.The27-year-oldsenior exercise biology major – and father of three – usually starts his morning at the gym,andthen studies before his kids wake up. Papa then goes to campus at7a.m.,where he attends classes and studies until6p.m.on weekdays. “Bysix I’m ready for a change– be with the kids and to forget about the books,” he said.

Correction: In Friday’s article “Legislator proposes tax increase on beer,” itstated that the new taxon beercould raise the price by30cents per gallon.The article should have stated that it could raise the price by30cents per can.The Aggie regrets the error.

TODAY Local Foods Week kickoff 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ASUCD Coffee House Check out a display that explains the links between the UCD Student Farm, Project Compost and the Coffee House! La Raza Cultural Days kickoff Noon to 2 p.m. West Quad Learn about student struggles and successes at this event.

Secret telling begins early on in life. Frequently, at a middle school sleepover party when surrounded by friends, pizza and soda, the urge to tell becomes overwhelming. But sometimes, you don’t need to worry about your secrets slipping out. UC Davis’ second PostSecret event was the perfect opportunity to experience the catharsis of disclosing a secret without the fear of being judged or having it shared with an unwanted audience. The idea behind PostSecret as an art project is that people submit their secrets anonymously on a homemade postcard. PostSecret began in Washington, D.C. in 2004, and has since evolved into a website and even a few books.

Editor’s note:This series will allow you to experience“a day in the life“ with various individuals throughout the UC Davis community.After spending timewith theDavis Motorsports Club last time,we‘ll give you a taste of life as a teacher‘s assistant today. Second-year French graduate student Kristen Kennedypower walksinto her classroom.The clock strikesnoonand she transforms into Madam Kennedy,instructor of beginning French. “Qui [est] super bon,“ said Kennedy,asking if her students felt good.

TODAY PostSecretDavis exhibit 10a.m.to3p.m. Griffin Lounge,MemorialUnion Learn what secrets UC Davis students and staff are keeping at this awareness exhibit.Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence. Chinese movement workshop 1to4p.m. University Club Learntraditionalexercisesto improve your health and happiness.RSVP to Professor Lynette Hunter atlhunter@ucdavis.edu.

Are you one of those people who gets a thrill out of spouting random trivia facts to amaze and impress your audience of choice? The upcoming Undergraduate Research Conference is a great opportunity to learn about everything from the relationship between social economic status and academic achievement to shell mounds in the Bay Area – not to mention a way to add to your mental bank of intelligent pick-up lines. The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Conference began in 1990, said Tammy Hoyer, chair of the conference committee. She explained that UC Davis is one of the top research institutions in the country, and the idea behind the conference was to give undergraduates an opportunity to present and publish their individual research.

I have waited months for this moment,for this chance,and it has finally come.3rd& U Cafe has finally opened.Often,you need to wait a little bit for great things:the first space launch,sex and the reunion of the Spice Girls.Subsequently,the cafe follows suit well. 3rd & U Cafe starts with a pretty good-looking menu.At first I actually thought it was a mirror,but the words convinced me otherwise.With possibilities of breakfast,lunch and dinner,the restaurant knows when I like my meals.I went for breakfast and lunch,just to get a good idea of the difference between the two.