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Students may soon state their sexual orientations on registration forms

City NewsApril 2, 2012
The University of California is working on a proposal which would give new students the option of stating their sexual orientation on their Student Intent to Register forms. The measure was initiated by the Academic Senate for UC and will be in the form of a voluntary questionnaire. According to Dianne Klein, media relations for […]

Full task force report release postponed for fourth time

Campus NewsApril 2, 2012
According to University of California General Counsel Charles Robinson, the public release of the task force has been postponed beyond the first week of April. The decision, made by California Supreme Court Associate Justice and chair of the pepper spray task force Cruz Reynoso, is the fourth time the report has been postponed. Robinson emphasized […]

Student mixes ‘100 Beats’

FeaturesApril 2, 2012
Sharing a personal diary with people usually takes a lot of courage, but junior communication and sociology double major Timothy Wynn has boldly decided to take his diary public. Wynn’s Tumblr “diary” requires listening rather than reading. It’s called the “100 Beats Project,” and it is designed as a platform for Wynn to share his […]

Pepper spray task force results may be released in early April

Campus NewsMarch 20, 2012
On Tuesday, California Supreme Court Associate Justice Cruz Reynoso and chair of the pepper spray task force, sent a letter to UC President Mark Yudof suggesting the task force results be released in early April. “… We want to move as expeditiously as possible for the public release of the Task Force report; however, considering […]

Aoki comes to Davis

Arts & CultureMarch 19, 2012
So get this: it was certainly a rave. And by that I mean it had all the definitive elements: thumping music that hits like a fist to the chest, technicolor lights that pulse a-line to the cerebrum, a crowd of young, reaching, general inebriates, close proximity, sweat drenched, always gyrating. Is this what our generation […]

News-in-brief: UC Berkeley Chancellor Birgeneau steps down

Campus NewsMarch 14, 2012
UC Berkeley chancellor, Robert J. Birgeneau has announced his resignation Tuesday after seven years of service. In his e-mail addressing the UC Berkeley campus community, he did not state a direct reason for his resignation, which will take effect Dec. 31. Birgeneau said he is grateful for sitting as chancellor during one of the university’s […]

Darkness breeds discomfort on Davis streets

FeaturesMarch 14, 2012
Although the general sentiment seems to be that the UC Davis campus and surrounding community is relatively safe, many students feel uneasy about navigating the dimly-lit city at night. The Clery Act Statistics, which show the number of crimes reported on university property over a given year, do not suggest that UC Davis has a […]

Proposed $10 student organization room fee suspended

Campus NewsMarch 14, 2012
UC Davis Conference and Event Services  (CES) rescinded a proposed room reservation fee March 6 that that would have taken effect beginning Spring quarter. The fee would have charged $10 to any club organization or party that planned on holding meetings on campus. The arrangement is currently free to students. To demonstrate dissatisfaction with the […]

Domes still seeking new residents after re-opening

Campus NewsMarch 14, 2012
The Domes at Baggins End are currently searching for student applicants to live in five domes that will be open Spring quarter. There are currently 14 residents residing at the domes, which reopened again in January after being closed down on July 31, 2011. They are currently seeking three to four tenants to live in […]

Picnic in the Park resumes with beginning of spring

City NewsMarch 14, 2012
Not only is the beautiful weather an indicator of the changing seasons, it also means that Picnic in the Park is resuming. Starting March 21, Central Park will be alive with the sound of music, laughter and munching mouths. Now in its 20th season, Picnic in the Park begins its 31 week season every Wednesday […]

Yolo Federal Credit Union opens branch downtown

City NewsMarch 13, 2012
As of 10 a.m. yesterday, the new Downtown Davis branch of the Yolo Federal Credit Union is now open for business. The new building, located at 501 G St., is the Credit Union’s fifth branch in Yolo County. They currently have two offices in Woodland, one in West Sacramento and now two in Davis. However, […]

Make the most out of spring break

FeaturesMarch 13, 2012
It’s around the corner and everyone is anxiously awaiting its arrival. No school, no homework, but plenty of free time and fun. Spring break marks the end of finals and the beginning of a week of care-free relaxation. But have you made your plans yet? If you haven’t, The Aggie has done some research to […]