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7 Spots to Check Out on Campus

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1. Get your fix at the ASUCD Coffee House: Whether it is the double espresso that gets you through your 8 a.m. lecture or the cookie that satisfies your afternoon sugar craving, the Coho is a harried student’s best friend. Located in the MU, the Coho is the biggest student run restaurant in the U.S. and serves over 7,000 customers a day, according to its website. It is also a nonprofit establishment, which means that any money it makes goes right back into ASUCD funds.

 

2. Brush up on your botany at the arboretum: Stretching out over 100 acres along Putah Creek and encompassing over 22,000 trees and plants, the arboretum is one of the true natural gems at UC Davis. Guaranteed to be a site of peace and tranquility, the arboretum is ideal for an afternoon stroll, a weekend picnic or that nap in between classes.

“The Arboretum is so integrated with the UC Davis campus,” said Ellen Zagory, arboretum director of horticulture. “Students can easily access and enjoy the natural environment as part of their daily activities, between classes or whenever they want to relax.”

 

3. Study up at Peter J. Shields Library: Long stretches between classes equals ideal study time and Shields Library is the place to do it. It is the third largest library in the UC system and home to over 3.5 million volumes, according to its website. Shields also offers plenty of study space and a 24-hour study room perfect for those late-night cramming sessions.

 

4. Eat at the Silo Union: In addition to grabbing a quick lunch at one of the Silo’s many fast food joints, students can also go to the Silo for a sit down meal. The Silo Pub serves lunch Monday through Friday and hosts formal dinners for special occasions.

5. Get your game face on at the Memorial Union Games Area: Located in the basement of the MU, it is truly a hidden treasure packed with arcade games, pool tables and even a bowling alley. Students can bring their ID cards to receive a discount on prices and, according to its website, the games area bowling alley is the only one located in Davis.

 

6. Work up a sweat at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC): The ARC hosts a wide range of facilities, such as weight rooms, racquetball courts and a rock climbing wall. Students’ ARC memberships are included in tuition fees and students can purchase passes to take advantage of the rock wall and group exercise classes.

7. Cultivate your sophisticated side at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts: With over 90 different events this season ranging from ballet to Blues to music inspired by Shakespeare, the Mondavi Center aims to have something for everybody. As an added incentive, all first-years can attend their first performance for free and can claim their tickets online or by calling the ticket office.

“I doubt there is a single student on campus for whom music and dance is not an important part of their life – a part that brings them joy and emotional fulfillment,” said Don Roth, executive director of the Mondavi Center. “That’s what the arts offer us – an opportunity to be moved out of our everyday concerns and worries.”

ERICA LEE can be reached at features@californiaaggie.com.

 

Editor’s note

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Dear Readers,

No doubt many of you were aggrieved yesterday when you looked for your copy of The California Aggie and couldn’t find it. Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to go to press Wednesday night. The problem has been corrected (as you can see!). Please enjoy this final summer issue of The Aggie and we’ll see you come Sept. 25 with our Orientation week issue!

Sincerely,

Richard Procter

Editor in Chief

The California Aggie

Aggies sweep Air Force Invitational

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Headline: Aggies sweep Air Force InvitationalLayercake: Women’s volleyball riding six-match winning streak

By ADAM LOBERSTEIN

Aggie Sports Editor

The Jamie Holmes era is off with a bang.

Following a 4-0 showing at the Air Force Invitational last weekend, the UC Davis women’s volleyball team is riding a six-match winning streak – its longest since 1999. The Aggies (6-1, 0-0) were 4-24 a season ago.

“I think the team improved a lot in terms of tone,” Holmes said. “It felt like things were a lot more relaxed and in system. There weren’t a lot of chaotic feelings on our side.

“I’m always challenging the team to slow things down. Slow it down in your mind. Don’t react to the ball, but anticipate what will happen and beat the ball to where it’s going. I thought we did a much better job at having a calm presence on our side.”

That calm became evident in UC Davis’ fourth match against host Air Force.

After besting North Carolina State, 3-1, Montana State, 3-1, and Akron, 3-0, the Aggies took the floor against the Falcons.

UC Davis dropped the first two sets, but rallied to claim the final three sets to win the match.

“Air Force was a very important win for UC Davis,” Holmes said. “In a sick kind of way, I was hoping we would face a situation in which we had to go five games with a team. Matches like that are pivotal, because they become mile markers for the future.”

Following its five-game win over Air Force, UC Davis’ future looks bright.

“I wanted to emphasize the fun of going five games,” Holmes said. “You train all summer long and in the offseason for a really competitive match.… You have to enjoy and embrace that feeling.”

The Aggies now try to keep their streak alive at the AT&T Invitational in Reno, Nev. UC Davis will face Pepperdine Friday at 5 p.m., and then host Nevada and Missouri on Saturday at noon and 5 p.m., respectively.

ADAM LOBERSTEIN can be reached at sports@californiaaggie.com.XXX

Men’s water polo preview

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Teams: No. 11 UC Davis vs. No. 6 UC Santa Barbara

Records: Aggies, 2-2 (1-1); Gauchos, 2-2 (0-0)

Where: Campus Pool – Santa Barbara, Calif.

When: Friday at 3 p.m.

Who to watch: When Paul Wilson hits the water for the Aggies on Friday, the senior will do so in front of a hometown crowd.

The Santa Barbara native led UC Davis scorers with eight goals – on eight shots – at the UC San Diego Triton Invitational last weekend. He notched hat tricks against Pomona-Pitzer and No. 14 UCSD.

Did you know? In Steve Doten’s eight seasons as UC Davis’ head coach, the Aggies have yet to face the Gauchos in Santa Barbara. All previous contests took place at the Schaal Aquatics Center or at a neutral site.

Preview: There’s more on the line than sister school supremacy when UC Davis faces UCSB.

Two of the top men’s water polo programs in the nation, the Gauchos and Aggies finished sixth and seventh in a competitive Triton Invitational field, respectively.

The Aggies picked up wins against Pomona-Pitzer and No. 13 Pacific, but fell to No. 7 Pepperdine and UCSD. Senior utility Adam Bennett scored in each of UC Davis’ four contests.

The Gauchos beat Pacific and lost to UCSD. A win versus Cal Lutheran and a defeat against No. 8 Loyola Marymount evened their record at 2-2.

“UC Santa Barbara is darn good,” Doten said. “I don’t think they fired on all four cylinders in their first weekend, and it’s not a good indicator on how they’ll be this week or a month from now.”

 

–Adam Loberstein XXX

 

Men’s soccer falls to Louisville, bests Michigan State

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Four teams, four NCAA Tournament competitors from a season ago.

That’s the reality that UC Davis faced at the TLC Plumbing and Utility Invitational at New Mexico last weekend.

The Aggies (3-1-0, 0-0-0) lost their first game in overtime to Louisville, 1-0, but rebounded quickly to beat Michigan State, 4-2. Louisville finished the tournament 2-0, while New Mexico and UC Davis posted 1-1 showings. Michigan State was 0-2.

“It was a great tournament,” head coach Dwayne Shaffer said. “The level of soccer was very impressive.”

UC Davis and Louisville took a scoreless tie to overtime. Four minutes later, that tie was over, as Bryan Kanu’s goal gave the Cardinals a 1-0 win.

“I thought we did everything possible to win that game,” Shaffer said. “We created several opportunities to score goals, but unfortunately we weren’t on target and couldn’t get a lead.”

UC Davis made the most of its opportunities on Sunday.

Four different Aggies found the back of the net en route to a convincing 4-2 win over Michigan State.

Senior forward Quincy Amarikwa scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season, while senior midfielder Dylan Curtis notched his second two-assist showing of the campaign.

“It was our day,” Shaffer said. “Michigan State is a good team. We just played an outstanding game.”

The Aggies will be looking for more of the same come Sunday, as UC Davis plays host to San Jose State (1-0-1). The game begins at 1 p.m. at Aggie Soccer Stadium.

“I know their coaches very well,” Shaffer said. “I’m expecting them to be a well-coached and organized team. You just never know what you’re going to get with San Jose State.”

Shaffer expects to see continued improvement from his team.

“I honestly feel like we’re not even close to our peak.… We are capable of getting better and better, and hopefully we can start to hit our peak when we begin conference competition in a few weeks.”

 

ADAM LOBERSTEIN can be reached at sports@californiaaggie.com.XXX

 

Football preview

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Teams: UC Davis vs. Portland State

Records: Aggies, 0-2; Vikings, 1-0

Where: Aggie Stadium

When: Saturday at 7 p.m.

Who to watch: The UC Davis running game has struggled so far this season, totaling just 72 yards on 50 carries.

With the team looking to establish itself on the ground, Joe Trombetta should see his share of touches on Saturday.

A featured role against Portland State would be nothing new for the sophomore running back. Last year in Portland, Trombetta had 156 total yards (93 rushing) and a touchdown in a 26-17 Aggies victory.

Did you know? After leading the nation in passing offense in 2007, Portland State is at it again.

Last week the Viks threw for 457 yards in a 34-14 victory over Western Oregon. With that being their lone game of the year, they now lead all of Division I in passing yards per game.

Preview: At the first night game to ever be held at Aggie Stadium, UC Davis will look for its first win of the season.

The Aggies have opened the year with two three-point losses, and hope to capture a home-opening win and avoid what would be their worst start to a season since 1965.

“I know our kids. They’re realistic,” UC Davis head coach Bob Biggs said. “They know they’re a good football team. I think you’re going to see a team that is going to come out highly motivated and ready to put everything out there just like they did in the first two games, and hopefully the result will be better.”

 

–Michael Gehlken

 

Aggie Digest

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Cross country

The UC Davis cross country teams couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season.

Led by Patrick Parsel and Kim Conley, respectively, the men’s and women’s teams both finished in first place last Saturday at the Aggie Open.

Parsel took first of 33 in the 8k, clocking in at 25:08.10. In all, 11 Aggies finished in the top 15.

Conley placed first in the 6k at 21:09.80. She was followed by Kaitlin Gregg at 21:39.40 for second. The 6k featured 50 competitors, and the Aggies took seven of the top nine finishes.

UC Davis returns to action Saturday at 9 a.m. for the Hornet Invitational. The event, comprised of a women’s 5k and a men’s 4-mile, will be held at Granite Regional Park in Sacramento.

 

Men’s golf

After finishing in a close second at the Big West Championships last April, the Aggies men’s golf team begins its season Monday at the Kansas Invitational.

UC Davis returns all but one golfer from last season’s team, which took fifth at the same event in 2007.

 

Women’s soccer

Danielle Contro picked the perfect time to score her first collegiate goal.

With UC Davis trailing 2-1 to No. 29 Central Florida and only 44 seconds remaining in regulation, the junior defender rebounded a missed Aggies shot and fired the ball past the goalie to tie the contest.

She was then part of a UC Davis defense that held off UCF for two overtime periods for a 2-2 tie.

Contro was named Big West Conference Player of the Week for her performance.

The Aggies (1-2-2) will travel across the Causeway on Friday to face Sacramento State (2-2-1) at 5 p.m.

 

–Michael Gehlken

 

All good things…

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Welcome to my last column of the summer! If you’ve been reading my column the entire summer, you might be surprised to find out that I received the most reader response (over the entire summer) for my column on random thoughts.

I find this interesting because I try so very hard each week to come up with a coherent, interesting, timely topic. I try to stay on point, not straying from my beaten path of relevant opinion. But it turns out people like hearing about the extremely subjective, somewhat shady, conspiracy-theory-inspiring issue of “king-size“ candy.

As a result, this column will treat you to some of the thoughts I had this summer but didn’t end up having time to turn into entire columns.

Two-face should really be called “Visually Bipolar Man.“

Move-in week in Davis is awesome. My roommate and I recently found a perfectly good recliner just sitting next to a dumpster. Perfectly good in that it creaks a lot and kind of tips to one side a lot if you’re not careful. Also the handle on the side is missing, so you have to pull out the recliney part manually. Ditto for putting it back. Also there’s a hole in the back. Okay, maybe it’s not perfectly good, but it’s better than the floor. Kind of (look, it was free).

There are almost no YouTube videos featuring Hedonism Bot from Futurama. A travesty!

ASUCD election voter turnout has yet to crack 30 percent … ever, to my knowledge. That’s awful. The student government makes decisions every day that affect the student body (that’s you), you should get out and vote for some of them come this fall (and winter).

National federal election voter turnout has yet to crack 63.1 percent … since 1960, according to the Federal Election Commission. That’s awful. The national government makes decisions every day that affect the citizens of this nation (that’s you), you should get out and vote for some of them this November (and in the future).

The Large Hadron Collider was activated Wednesday! Just the word “supercollider” is exciting. The LHC is intended to provide scientists insight into the formation of the universe. Not cheap (the supercollider carries an $8 billion price tag) but certainly worth it, in my estimation, and I’m glad Europeans were willing to pay for it. The U.S. Congress put the kibosh on plans for an even larger supercollider in 1993 when they heard it would cost $11 billion.

The elderly gentleman at Raja’s Indian Cuisine is probably the nicest waiter I have ever met.

For those who spent part of their weekend comparing the performances of Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre, I’d like to point out that one of Favre’s touchdown passes was a floating jump ball that he’s lucky wasn’t intercepted.

Those who frequent the local Borders may have noticed that in the magazine section, the News and Current Events section is right next to the Gay and Lesbian Interest section. This isn’t really significant, except for a few moments I was under the impression that both The Economist and Newsweek were branching out.

Supercollider!

When I became Editor in Chief of The Aggie, I inherited a budget deficit, but I’m glad it was nowhere near the estimated $500 billion deficit the next president will have to deal with. Yikes.

I’d like to end this column by asking you to donate to a hurricane relief fund. Hurricane Gustav is the fourth most destructive hurricane to affect the United States, having already caused over $20 billion in damages. It has also severely affected surrounding nations, especially Cuba. Hurricane Ike is also on the horizon, threatening. Cuba has already experienced the 85 mph winds and 23-foot waves to the tune of over 200 homes being destroyed and many more damaged.

Your contributions are essential and appreciated.

 

RICHARD PROCTER and The Aggie are hiring columnists for the coming year! Please come by 25 Lower Freeborn for an application, or email him and ask for one at rhprocter@ucdavis.edu.XXX

 

 

 

Infobox – Disaster Relief Funds

LSU Foundation – lsufoundation.org

American Red Cros – american.redcross.org

National Organization for Victim Assistance – trynova.org

Salvation Army – salvationarmy.org

Pan American Relief – panamericanrelief.org

 

County backs down on reentry facility

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After nearly five hours of hearing angry residents voice their opposition, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to put off a decision on where to locate a new state prison in the county.

The board was expected to select a site for a state re-entry facility, a new type of prison that state officials say would provide inmates nearing the end of their sentences with rehabilitation, counseling and job training services. County staff narrowed the options down to three rural areas: a site east of Madison, a site southeast of Esparto and a site next to the Yolo County airport, northwest of the Davis city limits.

In the end, the board decided to remove the airport site and the Esparto site from consideration, leaving Madison as the only option. The supervisors said they wanted to spend more time negotiating with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to ensure that there would be adequate funding for the facility.

An overflow crowd of 150 people was in attendance at the meeting. Most speakers were rural residents who came to oppose the facility being located in rural Yolo County. Only one speaker, a representative of a local construction union, spoke in favor of the facility.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, 89 speakers took to the podium to tell the supervisors to oppose locating the facility anywhere in the county.

Esparto resident Robin White said she was opposed to the project because it was a danger to local citizens.

“It is not a benefit to our community, and if it were you all would be wanting it in your community,“ she said.

Several speakers brought up the lack of basic services at the rural sites.

“There’s no water, there’s no gas, there’s no sewer,” said Greg Miller. “In 2005 people were jet skiing at this location [because of natural flooding].“

The state would be required by law to mitigate the lack of basic services like this. CDCR representatives said the facility would not be built if the mitigation measures, such as installing flood control and sewage systems, were too costly.

Other speakers focused on the lack of services in the rural parts of the county, such as counseling, public transit, and education, all of which are important components of the proposed reentry program that would be used in the facility.

The cities of Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento have already said they do not want the facility within their city limits, forcing the county to look solely at rural sites.

Though the Board of Supervisors did not select a site Tuesday, they did reaffirm their support of the concept behind the facility. By allowing the state to build a reentry facility in Yolo County, the county qualifies for a $30 million grant to be used for the expansion of the county jail in Woodland.

“The ability to actually provide services has been hampered by severe overcrowding,” said assistant county administrator Pat Leary.

Last year, 3,304 prisoners were released early from the county jail because of overcrowding, Leary said.

From here, the county will continue talking with CDCR about options for the site, particularly whether there will be enough funding to provide for all the mitigation necessary at the Madison site.

JEREMY OGUL can be reached at city@californiaaggie.com. XXX

City Brief: Sept. 9

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Resolution opposing Proposition 8

This item was pulled from the consent calendar upon request from a member of the public.Six members of the public spoke for and against the resolution.Council voted 5-0 to approve the resolution opposing Proposition 8.

 

Presentation on Highway 113 changes

Officials from the Solano Transportation authority gave a presentation outlining a proposed realignment of Highway 113 through Dixon. Several alternatives were presented, some of which would impact future traffic on the part of the highway that passes through Davis.Council directed staff to bring back a future agenda item that looks at the realignments on a larger map, taking into consideration a possible future bypass for Interstate 5 that would go through Davis.

 

Re-entry facility update

Staff gave an update on the state of the proposed state re-entry prison to be located in Yolo County. A site near Plainfield, an unincorporated area west of Davis, was being considered but was taken off the table at the Board of Supervisors meeting earlier in the day.Council and staff clarified that the Plainfield site was actually within the city’s sphere of influence, contrary to what county staff believed.

 

Wastewater treatment plant agreement

On the table was a resolution to pay a consultant roughly $11 million to develop a final design for the Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Process Replacement Project.The resolution was approved by the council.

 

City website accessibility

Presentation and discussion on whether the city’s website meets Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines for accessibility. Also at issue was whether the city had any regulatory role regarding the accessibility of local business websites.

 

JEREMY OGUL can be reached at city@californiaaggie.com.

Study finds disparity in mental health of biracial Asian Americans

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Biracial Americans of Asian and white descent are twice as likely to be diagnosed with a psychological disorder compared to monoracial Asian Americans, according to a new study from the Asian American Center on Disparities Research at UC Davis.

This is the first nationwide study to look at mental health from the standpoint of biracial individuals, said Lauren Berger, a UC Davis psychology graduate student. Over 6.8 million people in the 2000 U.S. census identify as more than one race.

“Asian and white biracials are the largest Asian biracial population [in the U.S.],” Berger said. “There is some evidence indicating that they may not be doing as well adjustment-wise as their monoracial counterparts.”

This population is often ignored in psychological research, and their adjustment may be more precarious due to their marginalized status, Berger said.

“It took me years to fully integrate my distinctly separate Asian and American heritages into one cohesive identity … to realize that reconciliation of the two [cultures] did not mean sacrificing one for the other,” said Danielle Currie in an e-mail interview, a biology major at CSU Long Beach who is Chinese-White.

Berger and Nolan Zane, a professor of psychology and Asian American studies, analyzed data from the 2002-2003 National Latino and Asian American Study which surveyed over 2,000 Asians nationwide. They looked for differences in rates of psychological disorders – such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse – between 125 biracial Asian/white and 435 monoracial Asian Americans.

After controlling for variables such as age, gender, socio-economic background and life stress, they found that biraciality remained a significant risk factor, with 34 percent of biracials getting diagnosed with a mental disorder compared to 17 percent of monoracials.

The results were presented at the American Psychological Association Convention in Boston in August.

“Based on other studies, rates for biracials in my sample are no higher than for the general population, while rates for monoracial Asian Americans tend to be lower,” Berger said.

Further analysis suggests that having lower ethnic identity is a risk factor that might explain the disparity between biracial and monoracial Asian Americans, Berger said.

“Ethnic identity is the extent to which an individual ascribes to or follows certain traditions from one identity over the other,” she said.

Conflict and confusion over ethnic identity may result in negative psychological outcomes for biracials, Berger said.

“Biracials tend to be viewed as bridges [between two cultures],” said Iris Powell, a UC Davis alumna of Japanese-white descent who was not involved in the study. “Or they get animosity from both sides for not being purebred or for not being sensitive with the cultural norms [of each ethnic group].”

“I have met people … who have not come to terms with their biracial issues,” Powell said. “I think the added [psychological] stress would be the straw that breaks a lot of people’s backs.”

Future research will look at other biracial groups to identify factors that promote their psychological well-being, Berger said. The study also identifies biracials as a group of Asian Americans who may need more attention from researchers and mental health professionals.

ELAINE HSIA can be reached at campus@californiaaggie.com.XXX

CD review: Human Host – The Halloween Tree

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Human Host

The Halloween Tree

Fall Records

 

Rating: 4

 

A band could be easily rated by the talent of its members – at least enough to warrant an oversimplified number to kick-start an album review.

But that criterion would be a simplification itself. I suppose bands could be rated by any number of things – album art, for instance. So really, the number above this article doesn’t mean anything.

It especially doesn’t mean anything for Baltimore-founded group Human Host. The group, led by Mike Apichella, is about as far from the typical four-man band as it gets.

The Halloween Tree, Human Host’s fourth album, is hardly a palette of musical showmanship, and it’s far from pleasant. It’s an electronic blend of simple drumbeat pulses, retro keyboard work and heavy synthesizer improvisation, layered with Apichella’s off-kilter screaming vocals.

Human Host isn’t as much a band as it is a creative conglomeration of producers and artists. Some members make beats for the group, Apichella said. Multiple other members and musicians add various instrumentation to the songs, both in the studio and on stage.

The album itself resembles this complicated production. Human Host’s music comes in three varieties, as Apichella describes – structured drum and keyboard songs, improvised music, and experimental electronic “beats.” You’d wonder how they’d perform any of it live.

“I felt like the only way to literally express my feelings in any way that I possibly [could] was to incorporate elements of theater and physical comedy and all this other stuff, like manipulation of light, visual art, writing, prose poetry,” Apichella said.

When it came to influences, I expected the usual Nine Inch Nails or Radiohead rundown. Instead, Apichella listed rap and R&B artists as some of his biggest influences, looking to artists like Timbaland, Lil‘ Jon and Ludacris for much of his inspiration – especially the “beat” side of Human Host.

Apichella noted his interest in the underlying music and message of rap, which he described as a form of heathenism “no different than ‘70s garage or punk.“

“A lot of people concentrate on [their] lyrics, because there’s sort of a morality that some people think is absent from it,” Apichella said. “People tend to ignore that behind the macho posturing and sadism, there’s music that is extremely creative … really bizarre, strange, eerie psychedelic music. If you take away the vocals, all of the sudden I think a lot of people would really discover that.“

In terms of electronica, Apichella listed groups such as Kraftwerk and the French duo Air, a prominent influence on fellow Human Host member and producer Rick Weaver.

“Out of State” is a combination of a live and in-studio improv sessions, and perhaps most effectively highlights the group’s affection for their improvisational side. Its busy percussion, delay and pure ambience is numbing.

So really, is this just a big mash-up of strained ideas, abstract lyrics and basic electronic beats?

I’d prefer not to call it anything. Give it a listen.

Human Host is on tour in the United States for two months. They will play in Sacramento in September.

 

Give these tracks a listen:

Out Of State

Bathtub Blast

 

For fans of:

Nine Inch Nails

 

Lyrics sidebar:

“Thunder Moth“

Fayta craa zah jahdda corra bahzair

Zola tragg dos attagga-tagga bohlogga-hair

Tonna gor fye bahdda zeeba galoo

Eeva jor laow cron bahdda zeeba tagoo

Jeela bala teega oohlaga fatann

Keena flazook ashahbba – goorendahlhann

Anna hoo dar val korra dahzee

The lips hover between the trees

 

 

 

– Justin T. Ho

Artsweek

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MUSIC

The Gallus Brothers

Today, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen

This Washington-based duo are brothers from different mothers who make the kind of ol‘ fashioned ragtime blues that could make the stiffest of wallflowers do a merry little jig in their seat.

 

Hoots and Hellmouth, Ben Lewis

Friday, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen

I would expect nothing less than a spirited, cathartic product from a band called Hoots and Hellmouth. With their blend of roots, rock and country, the full set band from Philly doesn’t disappoint.

 

Pangea, Sabrina Simonton, Connecticut

Saturday, 7 p.m.

M Street and Colgate

Pangea: Supercontinent or indie folk band from the all-too talented Griznar Music Collective? The backyard set will also present two local talents: Davis-born acoustic singer Sabrina Simonton and Tim Callahan, the Davis bicycle enthusiast behind Connecticut.

 

Religious Girls, Team Robespierre, Novel Heroes, Babs Johnson Gange

Saturday, 8 p.m.

13th and E Street

I’m an advocate for anything that can spark an impromptu dance party. Brooklyn group Team Robespierre does just that: ‘80s synthy dance, house and punk come together in an electrifying mix that should make for a fine night of spastic rug cutting.

 

Lee Bob Watson with Happy Mayfield

Saturday, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen

Twangy, funky and full of attitude, Lee Bob Watson creates the kind of pure, unadulterated country that would make Johnny Cash proud.

 

Jeff Hanson

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.

Old Firehouse

Jeff Hanson has the voice of a 12-year-old choir girl trapped in a grown man’s body. This image may be strange, but the music – melodic pop fare featuring Hanson’s angelic, high-pitched falsetto – works. The Kill Rock Stars singer from Twin Cities will perform songs from his latest release, Madam Owl.

 

Atmosphere, Blueprint, Abstract Rude

Friday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., $25

Empire Events Center in Sacramento

With over a decade in the music business, Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere has never let me down. Whether it’s forlorn tales of Lucy Ford or the trials and tribulations of the modern man’s hustle, frontman Slug always a wise story to share. His latest piece of advice? When life gives you lemons, you paint that shit gold.

 

Diego’s Umbrella

Friday, Sept. 19, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen

Spanish surf? Modern Latin pop? It doesn’t matter – I’ll be too busy dancing (poorly but enthusiastically, mind you) to care for genre labeling.

 

Davis Summer Symphony

Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

Main Theatre

This year’s concert is conducted by Davis Moschler, assistant conductor for the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra.

 

AT THE MOVIES

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Ends today at the Varsity Theatre on Second Street

Two words: Threesome and ScarJo. Need I say more?

 

The Women

Opens Friday at Regal Davis Holiday 6 on F Street

Alternate titles for this film: The Clambake, The Hen Fest, One More Reason to Dislike Meg Ryan.

 

Burn After Reading

Opens Friday at Regal Davis Stadium 5 on G Street

The Coen brothers directed this dark comedy that looks into the world of an ex-CIA analyst with a drinking problem.

 

ART / GALLERY

Between Worlds

Opens Friday at the International House

This exhibition takes a look at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related to military service and other effects of war. An artists‘ reception takes place Friday at 6 p.m.

 

ArtAbout Reception: Julie Patterson’s Photo-based Mixed Media

Friday, 7 p.m.

Tsao Gallery

Julie Patterson takes the art of photography a step further, creating texture and mood as she adds layers of anything from wax and polis to chalk and plaster to her images.

 

COMEDY / MONDAVI

Curtain Call at City Hall Comedy Show

Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., $5

Bistro 33

The Bistro’s comedy show will present headliner Dennis Gaxiola and feature act Sam Arno.

 

Lewis Black

Friday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $65.50

Jackson Hall

Dark satires and rants are to be expected from the comedic styling of Lewis Black from Comedy Central’s “The Root of All Evil.“

 

RACHEL FILIPINAS can be reached at arts@californiaaggie.com.XXX

 

Editor’s picks:

Pangea, Sabrina Simonton, Connecticut

Saturday, 7 p.m.

M Street and Colgate

 

Atmosphere, Blueprint, Abstract Rude

Friday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., $25

Empire Events Center in Sacramento

International Symposium to be held at UC Davis

Campus Editor
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UC Davis will welcome a variety of biology and ecology experts to its campus next week when it hosts the Harlan II International Symposium from Sept. 14 to18.

The symposium – named for the late evolutionary biologist Jack R. Harlan – is the first to be held since 1997. It will focus on the progress made in agricultural biodiversity, specifically its impact on California’s agriculture.

“Since [1997], tremendous progress has been made in both plant science and archaeology research on the origins and the evolution of agriculture,” said Paul Gepts, UCD professor of agronomy and co-chair of the event. “The time is right to summarize the progress to date and envision future research in this area.“

UC Davis was chosen as the location for the international symposium because of its strong reputation in science research and in celebration of its centennial, Gepts said.

“The campus has a strong research and teaching component, with biologists, anthropologists and archaeologists active in this area,” he said. “During these hundred years, the campus has produced a large number of improved crop varieties that are grown throughout the state.“

Jared Diamond, geography and physiology professor at UCLA and Pulitzer Prize winning author of Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, is slated to give the keynote address. His speech will focus on the role that environmental factors – as well as pure chance – play in the origins of agriculture, according to the symposium’s website.

Three of the symposium’s five days will be devoted to presentations and each day will have a different theme, Gepts said. The second day will highlight technical advances that have affected agriculture, while the third and fourth days will focus on the evolution of agricultural societies and the contribution of UC Davis to agricultural biodiversity.

Dennis Hedgecock, professor of fisheries ecology and biological sciences at the University of Southern California, will give a presentation on the fourth day of the symposium. Hedgecock said he is looking forward to returning to UC Davis – where he spent 30 years as a faculty member – to speak at the event.

“[I will] speak about domestication and conservation of genetic resources for aquaculture, topics on which I have spent my career,” he said. “There are enormous challenges in conserving while utilizing the planet’s imperiled aquatic biodiversity.“

The symposium is a chance for attendees to become more knowledgeable about topics in science that affect them at a local level, Gepts said.

“We want attendees to know what the status of the science is currently and to understand where the field is going in the coming years,” he said. “Hopefully, there will be another symposium in a few years to assess further progress.“

The symposium is open to the public and tickets for the Diamond speech can be purchased for $50 at 123 Science Lecture Hall on the opening night of the event.

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Denham-to-Carter connection comes up short on road

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Greg Denham gave J.T. O’Sullivan a tough act to follow.

Hours before UC Davis’ all-time passing leader made his first career NFL start, Denham shined in his first start for the Aggies. The sophomore threw for 261 of his 296 yards and all three of his touchdowns in the second half, nearly rallying UC Davis past No. 22 Central Arkansas in a 24-21 road loss on Saturday.

The Aggies had only 43 yards of total offense in the first half and trailed 17-0 in the third quarter before the offensive explosion.

“I felt like we were just playing more as a team [in the second half],” Denham said, “and I just got into a rhythm.”

So did Chris Carter.

The junior wide receiver set career highs with 13 receptions and 189 yards while catching two touchdown passes late in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 17-14.

Central Arkansas and UC Davis then exchanged touchdowns, and the Bears were forced to punt, giving the Aggies possession at their own 20-yard line with 4:39 left in regulation.

Denham drove UC Davis to the Central Arkansas 30-yard line before throwing an interception in the end zone with 43 seconds remaining on a pass intended for Carter.

Despite the late turnover, head coach Bob Biggs had a positive review for his young quarterback.

“I thought he handled the adversity [of the first half] extremely well,” Biggs said. “He was very accurate, very composed, and eluded the pass rush pretty well. He was just very, very solid.… I don’t think there’s any question that Greg is going to be a terrific player for us.”

While the passing offense thrived in the second half, UC Davis’ running game was kept in check for the second straight week. The Aggies finished with 11 yards on 20 carries to follow up its season opener when it rushed for 61 yards on 30 carries.

The loss was the team’s second straight by a three-point margin. Central Arkansas improves to 2-0, while UC Davis falls to 0-2. The Aggies face Portland State in their home opener on Saturday at 7 p.m.

“I think we all know that we could be 2-0,” Biggs said. “We’re a good football team. If I didn’t think we were a good football team, I would say so, but we are – we’re a good football team.

“We haven’t been able to pull these first two games out, but we play hard. The kids showed great passion and kept battling. That’s all you can ask for – keep battling, and things will turn our way.”

 

MICHAEL GEHLKEN can be reached at sports@californiaaggie.com.

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