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Redistricting and Blanket Primaries Make For Compelling Congressional Races

Jun 4, 2012
Redistricting and Blanket Primaries Make For Compelling Congressional Races

How much has redistricting and blanket primaries actually changed the dynamics of California Politics?  It is difficult to know just yet, but the combination is producing some compelling Congressional elections - however, some of that is produced by t...

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The California Aggie
Police Chief Matt Carmichael holds town hall meeting

Jun 4, 2012

Newly appointed UC Davis Police Chief Matt Carmichael held a town hall style forum in Memorial Union II last Tuesday at 6 p.m. With free pizza and a light atmosphere, Carmichael created an environment in which students could contribute to future changes in store for the university’s police department. “We are here tonight to...

The California Aggie
Annual UC houseboat gathering on Lake Shasta yields one student death

Jun 4, 2012

On May 26, 22-year-old UC Santa Cruz graduate Trevor Krieg died at the Memorial Day weekend Houseboats 2012 event on Lake Shasta. At around 8:40 p.m. on May 25, Krieg attempted to jump from one houseboat roof to another. In the process, Krieg slipped, hit his head and fell into the water. Krieg was...

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The California Aggie
Increase in graduate degree holders on food stamps

Jun 4, 2012

Current economic hardships have left many seeking help from federal welfare programs in an effort to make ends meet. It seems as though no one is capable of escaping the fiscal realities of the present economic climate. However, a specific subgroup in need of food stamps and other government subsidies may come as quite...

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The California Aggie
Department of Textiles and Clothing bids a stylish farewell to graduating seniors

Students and faculty from the Department of Textiles and Clothing came out last Thursday night to celebrate the graduation of the department’s seniors and graduate students. Each year, the department hosts the Black & White Ball, an intimate dinner party that acknowledges the outstanding academic achievements of Textiles and Clothing students. This year’s theme...

The California Aggie
Senate briefs

Jun 4, 2012

ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the May 31 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room. The ASUCD president is not required to attend senate meetings. Meeting called to order at 6:13 p.m. Rebecca Sterling, ASUCD president, present Yena Bae, ASUCD...

The California Aggie
Sudwerk Brewery hosts eighth annual BeerFest

Jun 4, 2012

If enjoying a smorgasbord of hand-crafted brews and helping out the elderly sound like your cup of tea, then the annual Davis BeerFest is right up your alley. Sudwerk Brewery, located on 2001 Second Street, was the site for Davis BeerFest 2012. The event was held on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. with...

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Bamboo and More
Step-on-the brake surprise at community garden

Jun 3, 2012
Step-on-the brake surprise at community garden

I’ve lived in Davis since 1997 and have driven by the Davis Community Garden hundreds of times. I’ve been wanting to stop for as long as I can remember because I’ve spotted lots of interesting plants from the car. A few years ago there was a 10 f...

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Davis Vanguard
Commentary: A campaign like few others

Jun 3, 2012
Commentary: A campaign like few others

This Election is About One Particular Personality, Not Necessarily Contrasts in Ideas The most memorable moment from the 2012 Davis City Council campaign will be the moment that you first read the mailer itself or about the mailer on the Vanguard or...

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Davis Vanguard
Commentary and analysis: Final day ad blitz

Jun 3, 2012
Commentary and analysis: Final day ad blitz

It is never clear how meaningful the final ad really is.  There is a school of thought that people have largely made up their minds at this point.  And to the extent that they have not, it is hard to imagine that a final ad in the newspaper will be d...

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