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This Week in Science:11/12 – 11/18
Science & TechnologyNovember 21, 2013
Canyon of fire appears on Sun’s surface, according to NASA A filament of charged particles blasted away from the sun at more than 3 million kilometers per hour, leaving behind a scar in the plasma that NASA has dubbed the “Canyon of Fire.” Interesting mating habits discovered in Australian sea slugs It has been discovered […]
Tech Tip: Mobile app puts new spin on our four wheels
Science & TechnologyNovember 21, 2013
Most students are aware of the Tipsy Taxi service run by Unitrans, which brings you back home safely after one too many drinks. However, Tipsy Taxi is only available from Thursday to Saturday between the hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wouldn’t it be nice to have other late-night modes of transportation that aren’t […]
ITDP Presents Wigs Turn The Music On
Arts & CultureNovember 21, 2013
Wigs Turn The Music On, a play by dramatic arts Master of Fine Arts candidates Lindsay Beamish and Amanda Vitiello-Jensen, begins with a Flo Rida song. “Amanda wanted to use ‘Wild Ones’ by Flo Rida in something,” Beamish said. “I put the song on and told her to stand in front of a wall. I […]
Campus Chic
Arts & CultureNovember 21, 2013
No bow-tie? No problem! Our Muse of the Week is third-year Asian American studies and communications double major, Jillian Mariano. She tells MUSE how she mixes in her favorite menswear pieces into her wardrobe without resorting to the bow-tie. The biggest trend I’m seeing right now, both on the streets and on the runway, is […]
Frances Ha now available on Netflix Instant Play
UncategorizedNovember 20, 2013
If you’re like me, someone who spends copious amounts of time hunched over a computer screen streaming Netflix movies instead of starting that term paper, there is good news. Alas, I have been forcing myself to watch B movie after B movie in hopes that someday Netflix might actually add a film that I know […]
Attempted sexual assault in South Davis
UncategorizedNovember 20, 2013
On Nov. 19, around 9:40 p.m., an attempted sexual assault occurred in South Davis near the intersection of Mace Blvd. and El Macero Drive, according to a statement issues by the Davis Police Department (DPD). A male suspect attempted to drag a female victim towards the lawn area of a nearby residence. However she was able to free herself […]
Pop, but not quite Art: A review of “ARTPOP” by Lady Gaga
UncategorizedNovember 14, 2013
It’s been over five years since Lady Gaga dropped “Just Dance,” and since then she’s become arguably the biggest English language pop star in the world. Her new album, ARTPOP, is proof of Gaga’s pop genius, but it lacks a feel of genuine greatness. I have a bit of bias for this record because Gaga’s […]
The Left Nut: G-O-D and the GOP
OpinionNovember 14, 2013
Growing up, my family drilled two unquestionable truths into my head: that Jesus died for our sins, and that Democrats wanted to destroy America. As you may have guessed, the second one didn’t stick too well. Whether you’re the staunchest, most Bible-thumping Republican out there or the most radical atheist Democrat, you’ve probably jumped to […]
Men’s soccer enters postseason seeking redemption
UncategorizedNovember 14, 2013
The UC Davis men’s soccer team isn’t finished yet. After shutting out Sacramento State in a highly-fueled rematch on Oct. 9, the Aggies now enter the playoffs with an 8-8-3 overall record. Finishing the regular season with a win has given the team a much needed confidence boost. This year has been a bit of […]
Police Briefs
City NewsNovember 7, 2013
THURSDAY 10/31 Peeping tom Someone was watching through binoculars and believed there to be a mountain lion sitting and whining in a tree on Russell Boulevard. Too old to trick-or-treat, too young to die Someone reported a 20-year-old man wearing black leather and a gold chain that rang the bell to trick-or-treat even though the […]
Q&A with Rick Elice, writer of Peter and the Starcatcher, Jersey Boys
UncategorizedNovember 5, 2013
Rick Elice is a writer, a former stage actor and a charter member of the American Repertory Theatre. In his past, he’s been a former copywriter, producer, creative director and executive vice president of an advertising company as well as a creative consultant to Walt Disney Studios. Elice co-wrote the book for the four-time Tony […]
Woman hit, killed by Amtrak train near Davis station
UncategorizedNovember 4, 2013
Amtrak officials confirmed that an Amtrak train hit and killed a woman near the Davis station around 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. The woman was identified on Nov. 4 as Andrea Laurette Mrotz, 29, of Vallejo. According to Fox 40 News, passengers aboard the train said they heard a thud at the time of the accident and […]

