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Arrests at Shields Library raise questions over students’ rights
Campus NewsNovember 7, 2011
Two suspects were searched and later arrested at Shields Library for possession of stolen property by UC Davis Police on Oct. 26 at 9:30 p.m. The UC Davis Police Department declined to comment further on the details of the case. “It had nothing to do with our officers barging into the library and randomly searching […]
Editorial: Senate Endorsements
OpinionNovember 7, 2011
This week, students will elect another round of senators to represent them on the ASUCD senate table. Voting began today at 8 a.m. and will end this Thursday at 8 a.m. Voters will rank candidates in order of preference through ASUCD’s rank-choice voting system. If a student’s first-choice candidate either wins with extra votes or […]
Conflict continues over future KDVS radio tower
Campus NewsNovember 7, 2011
KDVS, the UC Davis student-run radio station is in the process of obtaining a new radio tower, one that would allow it to potentially increase its listener base from 200,000 to 500,000 listeners, with a greater area of influence spanning Woodland, all of Yolo County, as well as Sacramento. As KDVS looks forward to this, […]
Baggins End Domes get shown some love
Campus NewsNovember 7, 2011
The Baggins End Domes, a student housing co-op created in 1972, has been a staple to the UC Davis community for almost 40 years. Housing up to 25 students at a time, Baggins End is a place renown for its uniqueness, centered around eco-friendliness, sustainability and a passion for “creativity, inspiration, initiative, personal growth and […]
Column: Edible art
Arts & CultureNovember 3, 2011
There are certain concepts that come to mind when you think of the term “art”. In the visual art world, painting, sculpture, cinematography and dance are usually the top contenders when it comes to what is conventionally defined as art. But did you ever think about one that is much tastier on the palette? Yep, […]
Delta of Venus’ magic going strong
FeaturesNovember 3, 2011
For many Davisites, Delta of Venus has possessed an undeniably homey quality ever since its doors opened in 1993. A bookshelf ruled by the ‘take a penny leave a penny’ mantra frames a fireplace inside, featuring titles such as Pony Pals and Much Ado About Nothing. A group of gray-haired men and women sit in […]
Football Preview
FootballNovember 3, 2011
Teams: UC Davis vs. Cal Poly Records: Aggies, 2-6 (0-2); Mustangs, 5-3 (3-0) Where: Aggie Stadium When: Saturday at 2 p.m. Who to watch: Senior safety Patrick Shelton has made a tremendous return to the field this year. After playing in only two games the last two seasons due to injury, Shelton is now second […]
California revenues fall $301.6 million below projections
Campus NewsNovember 2, 2011
State Controller John Chiang released his monthly report on Oct. 10, showing revenues came in $301.6 million below projections from the recently passed state budget, stated a press release from the controller’s office. The total year-to-date general fund revenues are now behind the budget’s estimates by $705.5 million after accounting for September, stated the press […]
When the weather outside is frightful …
FeaturesNovember 2, 2011
The weather is changing, and that means the weekends at the pool are over. Picnics are hard to manage in wintry weather, and romantic strolls around the Arboretum are never as fun in the rain. Just because the sun has gone into hiding doesn’t mean there is no more fun to be had. Thanks to […]
Editorial: Information should go 360
OpinionNovember 1, 2011
On Oct. 25, an unknown group passed out DVDs on campus entitled 180 labeled with nothing more than “Award-Winning Documentary.” Some students who received the video were told it was a historical documentary. To the surprise of many viewers, the video, which began its first half in discussion about the Holocaust, turned quickly and unexpectedly […]
Third and Fifth Street redesign plans in engineering phase
City NewsNovember 1, 2011
The construction phase of the Downtown Davis Third Street and Fifth Street redesign projects will be underway by the summer of 2012. For Third Street, the main goal is to appropriately connect downtown to the UC Davis campus. For Fifth Street, bike lanes and turn pockets will be created for bicyclists. The overall cost of […]
Big West Tourney bound
SportsNovember 1, 2011
When UC Davis kicked off the season, expectations were low. This year’s squad earned a lowly eighth place ranking in the Big West Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll. They were not expected to be a threat and they certainly were not expected to make top four in conference. However, this squad has played the role […]

