THE CALIFORNIA AGGIE VOLUME 133, ISSUE 7 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013
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Unitrans employees train inside a Tipsy Taxi vehicle. Cameras will be installed inside the vehicles by winter 2014.
Robb Davis
Robb Davis announces city council bid City council members hope to maintain positive relationship with students
UCDPD donates cameras to Tipsy Taxi Cameras set to be installed by winter 2014
ATRIN TOUSSI campus@theaggie.org
Tipsy Taxi, a subsidized unit of ASUCD, plans to install cameras into its vehicles by Winter Quarter 2014. According to Jay Chou, director of Tipsy Taxi, the primary motive for pursuing camera installation is to ensure student safety and to reduce Tipsy Taxi liability. “When our drivers are out there driving Tipsy Taxi vehicles,
there’s nothing recording them if they get into an accident or if there’s an incident inside our vehicles,” Chou said. But with the addition of two cameras — one facing inside the vehicle and another facing outside — Chou believes Tipy Taxi’s responsibility for third-party damages will be reduced. Tapes from the recordings will allow for analysis of accidents or dangerous situations in order to determine what went wrong, or who was at fault.
Davis cold weather shelters reopen for winter months
In the past, Tipsy Taxi vehicles have experienced hit-and-runs. It is in these cases specifically that cameras are particularly advantageous; they can potentially capture vehicle license plates. That way, Tipsy Taxi will not be held accountable for any vehicle damage that was caused by an outside party. Another advantage to the cameras is that they can resolve lostand-found issues. “Sometimes, our drivers will find lost items in our vehicles and the cameras will essentially be what we refer to if someone says they’ve lost something,” Chou said. Because Tipsy Taxi is subsidized by ASUCD and operates on a break-even basis, they are not a profit-making business. This has made it difficult for them to
TAYLOR CUNNINGHAM
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In June 2014, the City of Davis will vote to elect new city council members. Some current members plan to run for reelection, others hope to be elected to district assembly seats and new candidates will run for the first time. Davis City Council is made up of five seats, two of which will become available in 2014. Elections for the city council occur every two years, and the mayor is chosen out of the group of elected council members. The mayor pro-tempore is intended to take the mayor’s place when his or her term ends. One of the available seats is currently held by City of Davis mayor Joe Krovoza, who will run for a California State Assembly seat. Current mayor pro-tempore, Dan Wolk, will also be running for a seat in the California State Assembly. The other is held by city council member Rochelle Swanson, who said that she plans to run for reelection. A couple of weeks ago, Robb Davis announced officially that he will be running for a city council seat.
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Non-profits offer housing options for the homeless
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SHANNON SMITH | city@theaggie.org
Cold weather shelters for the homeless are opening in Davis for the upcoming winter months. Among these are the Cold Weather Shelter, a program within Davis Community Meals, and the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter (IRWS). These shelters are open on a nightly basis and provide food and housing for those in need in the Davis community. All programs are mostly run by volunteer community members and students. “Each volunteer has a good heart, giving their food and time to stay and monitor the guests,” said Mary Anne Kirsch, co-chair for the IRWS. “These are volunteers from all walks of life and have a variety of different responsibilities.” According to Bill Pride, the executive director for Davis Community Meals, volunteers make up 95 percent of the shelter workforce, and students make up 85 to 90 percent of those volunteers. “It just helps me to know that I’m doing something worthwhile,” said Roshy Agahi, Los Angeles Food Bank volunteer and a fourth-year food science major. “I’ve worked with the homeless on many occasions, and I hope that every little bit counts.” The IRWS is open every night for 15 weeks of the year, between Dec. 1 and March 15. The shelter’s location will change weekly according to a set schedule, and so will the capacity of patrons it can accommodate, which is usually between 25 and 40. “Our mission is to give emergency shelter to people in the cold months who don’t have a roof over their heads,” Kirsch said. “There is no criteria for our guests, except that they can conduct themselves respectfully so that they can make it a nice, quiet place for everyone.” According to Kirsch, the term “interfaith” represents the idea of the shelter that they will accept anybody of any or no religious beliefs, and that the shelter rotates between congregations of varied Christian denominations, synagogues and Quaker establishments, among others. The Davis Cold Weather Shelter collaborates with the IRWS in their goals to keep the homeless off of the streets. Both programs are nonprofit and food is donated by the community or religious organizations on different nights of every week. The IRWS and the Cold Weather Shelter are nearly entirely volunteer-run and have volunteers who either prepare meals in the morning and evening, or stay overnight with the guests to make sure that everything is in order and operates smoothly. The IRWS has had approximately 1,100 volunteers throughout the last year, and the Cold Weather Shelter, whose volunteers are trained more thoroughly and repeat assistance consistently, SHELTER on 5
Frat house arson attempt investigation continues The Davis Police are still investigating an arson attempt at a West Davis fraternity house, Kappa Sigma, on Nov. 3. The arson fire was set around 1 a.m. on Sunday according to Lt. Glen Glasgow of the Davis Police Department (DPD). An unknown suspect or suspects started a natural gas leak and set fire to the house, located at 642 Adams St. According to Glasgow, the incident looks like a deliberate attempt to harm. No one was injured in the incident. An online police log states that someone had turned on all the stove burners in the kitchen and then lit a fire in the bathroom. Residents at the house found the remnants of the fire and detected the smell of gas around 1 a.m. but police were called to the scene around 1 p.m. Glasgow said the DPD doesn’t suspect any malicious intent behind the delay.
The DPD has called in the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to aid with the investigation and is working with the UC Davis police and fire departments. Suspects and motives are still unknown. “We are continuing to investigate by interviewing people to try and identify a person of interest or suspect,” Glasgow said. Around 15 people live at the fraternity house, but about 45 were there Saturday night and Sunday morning due to a party hosted by the fraternity. The fraternity released a statement on Nov. 4 on their Facebook page about the incident. “We are very fortunate and grateful that there were no serious injuries or fatalities, and that the house itself is fine,” the statement said. “The arson on 2
ASUCD Elections Debate On Oct. 25, nine of the 10 candidates running for ASUCD Senate gathered in the Coffee House for a debate hosted by the ASUCD Elections Committee and The Aggie. Independent candidate Shehzad Lokhandwalla was absent from the debate, while NOW candidate Seanne Louvet left 20 minutes in. After The Aggie asked questions, the candi-
dates answered in front of a live student audience. Members of the public were also allowed to ask questions. Candidates debated on issues ranging from prioritization of ASUCD grant money to the necessity of previous Senate experience. Elections will begin on Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. online at elections.ucdavis.edu.
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Memorial Union Unitrans terminal to be renovated in spring
7 / THURSDAY Study Abroad Options that Won’t Break the Bank Noon to 1 p.m. UC Davis Study Abroad Office, 207 3rd St. Stop by the office for an info session about cost effective ways to study abroad. American Red Cross Club Meeting 7:10 to 8 pm | Olson 146 The ARCC will have a speaker from the Shifa Clinic speak about Breast Cancer Awareness. Soft Tissue Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering 4:10 to 5 p.m. | 1005 GBSF The Biomedical Engineering Departmental Seminar Series will continue with a talk given by Dr. Grace O’Connell, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley.
SHAZIB HAQ / AGGIE Unitrans riders can expect a new MU terminal by fall 2014.
8 / FRIDAY Open Demonstration 7 to 8 p.m. | Olson 206 Attend a demonstration before the third annual UC Davis Debate Tournament. Davis Friends Meeting 7:30 to 9 p.m. | 345 L St. The Davis Friends Meeting will show Bill Movers’ video “Saving the Earth from Ourselves.” The 45-minute video will be followed by a discussion.
9 / SATURDAY Debate Tournament 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Olson 206 Stop by the 3rd Annual Debate Tournament, which will bring many of the top debaters from the West Coast and beyond together for a competitive and educational debate.
10 / SUNDAY Ukulele Luthier Talk and Demonstration 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Davis Makerspace, Time Spencer Alley Luthier Dave Iriguchi of Iriguchi Ukuleles will talk about his model of sustainable instrument building. The event is free and open to the public.
11 / MONDAY Veteran’s Day Ceremony 11 a.m to 12 p.m. | Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Rd. Keynote speaker Supervisor Mike McGowan; guest speaker Francis Resta, WW II vet; Davis High Madrigal Singers perform a musical tribute to veterans and their families; Davis Firefighters BBQ following the ceremonies. Free.
12 / TUESDAY Panel on Internationalizing our Campus Noon to 1 p.m. | SCC Room E The Cross Cultural Center and the Services for International Students and Scholars will be hosting this panel to educate the UC Davis community on how our staff and students are internationalizing campus. Orientation Leader Info Session 5 to 5:45 p.m. | Emerson First Floor Study Lounge, Cuarto Do you want to share your Aggie Pride? Then consider applying for orientation leader or first-year experience peer adviser positions in Student Housing. This info session will outline the positions, selection process and application instructions.
13 / WEDNESDAY Walk with Warren Noon to 1 p.m. | UC Davis Arboretum Explore oaks from around the world with Warren Roberts, Superintendent Emeritus of the Arboretum, famous storyteller and punster. The group will meet at the Arboretum Gazebo. Backcountry Skills Workshop 6 to 8 p.m. | Rec Pool Lounge Attend this workshop hosted by the Wilderness Medicine Club and Outdoor Adventures. There will be stations to teach skills like navigation, stove building, outdoor cooking, first aid and LNT, among others. The event is free.
ARSON Cont. from front page brothers would like to thank everyone who has shown and offered their support; you don’t know how much it means to us.” The house is located in a neighborhood with many multi-family apartments. “It’s a very serious incident and could have been disastrous if it had come to fruition,” said Keith Sterling, director of media relations for UC Davis. “We have gone to meet with the sororities and fraternities to hear their concerns and offer them resources [to deal with the incident].” Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the DPD at (530) 747-5400. — Paayal Zaveri
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Terminal to receive major overhaul by next fall PIO VALENZUELA
campus@theaggie.org Regular Unitrans commuters can expect to see a new, modernized Memorial Union (MU) terminal come fall of 2014, following construction and renovation due to start in the spring. Senior project manager Kurt Wengler invited attendees of an informational meeting to voice their opinions and concerns about the project on Oct. 30. Plans to renovate stem from a concern for safety and sustainability. Unitrans General Manager Anthony Palmere explained that the current terminal’s layout often leads commuters to step off the bus directly onto the street — which is a hazard due to cars, bikes and other buses. The new plan maximizes safety and utility by reversing the flow of traffic to allow riders to exit safely onto a sidewalk, creating three additional spots for buses and adding a new visitor drop-off. Private vehicles will no longer be allowed on the terminal itself, and instead will be forced to turn onto the drop-off zone on Tennis Court Lane. Wengler explained that the terminal will be paved with concrete to accommodate the large weight and heavy
traffic from the Unitrans buses. A pedestrian corridor through the terminal will also be added from the MU to the North Entry parking structure, a component of an upcoming project called the MU Gateway Plan which will create a walkway from Russell Boulevard through Howard Way to the MU. Wengler expects construction to begin in April 2014, adding that the terminal will be closed off during the summer sessions. Additionally, Ramirez said that construction in Spring Quarter will likely consist of preliminary work, and will not necessitate closing off the terminal. Vivian Jiang and Sylvia Dinh, firstyear students who live in the Cuarto residence halls, both expressed concerns about the terminal’s current layout. Unlike most UC Davis students, neither Dinh nor Jiang own bikes; they take Unitrans every day to get to and from their classes. “There’s a lot of people walking around where the buses are supposed to park,” Jiang said. “I have felt like I was close to being run over several times.” Dinh expressed similar concerns about the terminal. “It’s good that they’re adding more spots for the buses,” Dinh said, explain-
ing that congestion at the terminal sometimes prolongs the wait at the drop-off. “What if I need to get to my class early?” To accommodate commuters, lines that run through the same stops but end at the Silo instead of the MU terminal will likely see more service. For example, those who take the heavily used G Line will likely have to take the J Line to the Silo, which runs through the same stops as the G route. However, Palmere explained that they are still figuring out the details to reduce inconvenience during construction. The project may include a reconstruction of Howard Way. If so, traffic will be controlled and one-way traffic running through Howard Way will likely occur. Those who need access to the parking garage need not worry, as the project will ensure that there will always be a way to enter and exit the parking structure. Wengler expects the new terminal to be open and operational prior to Fall Quarter for next year. In the long run, Unitrans hopes to save money on future maintenance on the terminal and on Howard Way. The current plans are also in the preliminary stages. “These are subject to change, because the project is currently in the planning phase,” said Eddie Ramirez, Unitrans operations manager. n
Yolo County applies for state jail funding $40 million grant would favor services over capacity HARRY GIBBONS
city@theaggie.org On Oct. 23, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors applied for a $40 million state grant in hopes of renovating its county jail. The funds would be used for upgrades that focus on reducing recidivism rather than expanding capacity. These would include new beds for the prison’s health care facility and equipment for its aging kitchen, which, according to Yolo County sheriff Ed Prieto, is “pretty well antiquated.” Prison officials are also seeking to build an expanded Day Reporting Center (DRC). According to Deputy County Administrator Mindi Nunes, the new DRC would provide “everything a released inmate would need to reintegrate back into society,” running the gambit from housing assistance to mental health counseling. The funds would come from a pool of $500 million in potential bond revenue put aside for county jails by SB 1022, passed by the California State Legislature in June 2012. If the application is accepted, the county will match the grant by 10 percent, bringing the total amount of funding for the facility to $44 million. Built in 1988,Yolo County’s Monroe Detention Center has been in need of renovation for years. “Everything we do is 24/7; if it’s a 10-year-old facility, that’s more like 30 years from wear,” Prieto said. This need has recently become even more pronounced as the prison attempts to cope with an influx of longer-term prisoners following the enactment of California’s realignment legislation package, AB 109 and AB 117, in Oct. 2011. This legislation was aimed at reducing the state’s overcrowded correctional system by sending new low-level offend-
ers to local county jails instead of state prisons. However, as many of these new inmates have longer sentences, local facilities are struggling to cope with the changes. “The facility is overbooked,” Prieto said. “We’re like the Embassy Suites of county jails.” In addition to overbooking, the prison is faced with meeting the changing needs of a new population of long-term prisoners. Although the prison was designed to accommodate shorter stays of a year or less, as the average term length increases, so does the number of issues the prison faces. In one case, the prison has been tasked with accommodating an inmate with multiple sentences totaling 18 years. Longer-term prisoners usually require greater resources in terms of medical and psychiatric care. Coupled with their lengthy residencies, this can pose a tremendous burden on prisons that don’t have the proper facilities or personnel. Despite these challenges facing the prison, a recent Yolo County Grand Jury report on the Monroe facility found that the “staff has been creative in developing and implementing programs that adapt to inmates with longer sentences, more serious convictions and unique problems,” and that “the Center’s buildings and grounds are as well-kept and maintained as possible, considering the age and condition of this much-used facility.” The report goes on to detail the complex challenges that many aging county jails like the Monroe facility are facing due to realignment, recommending that upgrades “be implemented as a first priority as funds become available.” Robert Oates, a project director with the Board of State and Community Corrections acknowledges that many of these renovations for county facilities are long overdue.
“Some of these facilities are past 50 years old, and they show it,” Oates said. “So it’s time.” Sacramento County has also applied for funding; however, due to its large size, it is able to request an increased maximum of $80 million for the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove. According to Sgt. Lisa Bowman of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, these funds would pay for new medical and psychiatric beds at the facility as well as introduce new prison vocational offerings such as a culinary arts program. Due to the limited amount of state funding and large numbers of county facilities facing similar challenges posed by realignment, many are saying the application process will be particularly selective. “We’re facing some pretty stiff competition,” Nunes said.“Some counties went all-out in preparing their application, and hopefully we were one of them.” This competition is evidenced by the 36 applications that were received by the Oct. 24 deadline, totaling more than $1.3 billion in requested funds. “This is the largest we’ve had in years,” said Leslie Heller, a field representative from the Board of State and Community Corrections, in regard to the volume of requests coming in from counties. “It will certainly be very competitive,” Heller said. “We knew there would be a lot of applications.” The Board of State and Community Corrections will now send the applications to be appraised by an executive board comprised of members of law enforcement offices, counties and medical associations across the state. “We try to get a cross section of society,” Oates said. “It’s a fair process, as much as we could make it.” The board will rank the applications and is scheduled to announce its selections in January. n
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Watts Legal with DANIEL WATTS
Question Recently there has been a lot of construction on the street adjacent to my apartment. It was ok for a while but in the past couple of weeks, they having been working throughout the night.What’s worse is that about every hour (even at 3 or 4 a.m.) this giant construction vehicle drives down the street. It literally sounds like a tank rolling through our street and shakes the whole apartment. Now obviously there are noise ordinances for wild parties going on next door or things of that nature. But is there anything I can do about this since they are government workers? Jonathan B. Davis, CA Answer Short answer: No, work performed by the city or by people under contract with the city to repair infrastructure, as well as street sweeping, garbage removal and similar activities, are exempt from the noise ordinance. But you do have some options when it comes to annoying noise. Like most college towns, Davis’ noise ordinance is used primarily to protect its citizens from those “parties” that noisy college students tend to bring into formerly nice, quiet neighborhoods. Though the noise ordinance is most often used against loud music or noise from parties, the ordinance applies with equal force to any loud sounds. Regarding construction work, the ordinance specifies that construction equipment can operate only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekends (if they get a special permit, they can start as early as 6 a.m., but the permit will be revoked if someone makes a noise complaint to the police). And even then, the equipment cannot make noise louder than 83 to 86 decibels.You said the construction is happening at three in the morning. That’s obviously outside these timeframes. But since it’s a city project, it’s exempt, as I said earlier. For other types of noise, the ordinance includes a table describing the maximum allowable sound levels in different situations. It states that “no person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced on any public or private property, sounds at a level in excess of those enumerated in” the table. The table caps the volume at levels ranging from 50 to 65 decibels, depending on whether we’re talking about a housing area, commercial zone or a high traffic corridor (e.g. Highway 113 and Interstate 80). Before investigating, police typically wait
for someone to complain.When someone complains, they visit the complaining person’s house first.There, a police officer is supposed to measure the sound using a decibel meter while standing at the edge of the complaining person’s property line, though in practice the police do not often do this. As UC Davis’ Greek community is undoubtedly aware, police are far more likely to respond to noise complaints by knocking on the offender’s front door and telling the partygoers to keep it down rather than taking the time to walk the property line with a decibel meter. (Hint: People might be able to beat their noise citations if they challenge whether the police bothered to use a decibel meter. It’s worth a shot.) Further, the sound restrictions in the table do not usually restrict sounds generated in the common area of any “multiple-family dwelling,” like an apartment complex. But the restrictions do kick in if the loud noise occurs between 12:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday or between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on other days. The table’s restrictions also kick in when people living in other houses or different apartment complexes can hear the sounds from inside their homes. If a party is loud enough that people across the street — sitting inside their homes — can hear the music, it’s too loud. If this whole thing seems a little complicated, that’s because it is. Most laws are written with restrictions, qualifications and more if-then statements than a computer program. City ordinances are no exception. My favorite part of the noise ordinance deals with the monstrous evil that is leaf blowers. Leaf blowers are one of the most annoying devices created by human hands, and the noise ordinance singles them out for special scrutiny. In areas other than a singlefamily home, a powered leaf blower cannot produce a noise level exceeding 70 decibels measured at a distance of 50 feet from the leaf blower. Each leaf blower has to stay at least 100 feet away from each other leaf blower — they can’t team up. If the noise ordinance were strictly enforced, no longer would we be subject to roving gangs of gas-powered leaf blowers clustered together, vanquishing leaves in unison like some kind of unholy team of Ghostbusters. Daniel is a Sacramento attorney, former Davis City Council candidate and graduate of UC Davis School of Law. He’ll answer questions sent to him at governorwatts@gmail.com or tweeted to @ governorwatts.
afford five $1,200 cameras. Though the total cost is beyond what ASUCD can offer, the UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD) has offered to pitch in. Chou said that when UC Davis Police Chief Matt Carmichael heard Tipsy Taxi was looking to purchase cameras but lacked the funds to do so, he offered to buy them. “UCDPD liked the idea a lot, just because it’s a measure of safety and all of their patrol cars also have video systems on board,” Chou said. Similar to the patrol cars, Unitrans buses have long been using camera systems. That means Tipsy Taxi drivers, who all come from the pool of Unitrans drivers, are already accustomed to driving vehicles with cameras installed in them. Sean Shelton, a third-year biochemical engineering major and Unitrans driver, even predicts that “cameras will likely make both passengers and drivers feel much safer when using or driving Tipsy Taxi.” Still, some students have their doubts. Their chief concern is the potential lack of privacy, especially when it comes to being recorded while intoxicated. “It almost seems like a violation,” said third-year wildlife, fish and conservation biology major Rachel Plasterer. “Tipsy Taxi was made to give people a safe ride home and if they don’t feel anonymous anymore, I feel they might be less likely to take it.” Third-year evolution, ecology and biodiversity major Than-Than Vo agreed. “I’m a bit shocked, to say the least. It’s an important service for students who don’t have designated drivers, but now they might feel uncomfortable using it,”Vo said. Chou, however, realizes this concern and reassures students that Tipsy Taxi is not about to use the cameras to monitor student behavior. The tapes will only be viewed if there is an incident, and only screened for information regarding the incident. “Tipsy Taxi understands the condition of its clients and the cameras are not there to film the behavior of our passengers,” Chou said. He reiterated that the cameras will only be installed for liability reasons. Since Tipsy Taxi is not a profit-making business, it becomes difficult to pay for damages that are caused by a third party. “So the idea behind adding cameras to Tipsy Taxi vehicles is only to use it as a means for gathering evidence,” Chou said.they’ve lost something,” Chou said.
COUNCIL Cont. from front page The other two current members of city council are Lucas Frerichs and Brett Lee, both of whose terms will end in 2016. Robb Davis has lived and worked in the City of Davis since 1999, and has worked on various projects in the City of Davis, such as the Bicycling Advisory Commission and the Downtown Parking Force. “[I’m focusing] on transportation issues, such as safe cycling, as well as homelessness and addiction,” Davis said. Moving forward, Davis believes that it is especially important to focus on long term structural problems in the City of Davis and to balance its revenue and expenditures. “I want to work for long term economic health,” Davis said. Davis is aware of the importance that the City of Davis has as an agricultural system as well. According to Davis, the city needs to be conscientious of how we develop our farmland and make sure to take care of the resources. Recently, Davis worked to get the Neighborhood Court system underway in Yolo County. The Neighborhood Court allows people who have committed their first misdemeanor offense to walk away from the crime after making amends, which are determined by the judges of the Neighborhood Court. Rochelle Swanson, a current city council member, plans to run for another term on city council because she feels that there is still more work to be done. “I believe there is still a lot of hard work to do to to preserve and strengthen our quality of life,” Swanson said in an email. Swanson also recognizes the agricultural assets of the City of Davis and wants to use them to their furthest abilities. “We have a responsibility to be a leader in trendsetting how communities feed themselves,”
Because Tipsy Taxi is subsidized by ASUCD and operates on a break-even basis, they are not a profit-making business. This has made it difficult for them to afford five $1,200 cameras. Though the total cost is beyond what ASUCD can offer, the UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD) has offered to pitch in. Chou said that when UC Davis Police Chief Matt Carmichael heard Tipsy Taxi was looking to purchase cameras but lacked the funds to do so, he offered to buy them. “UCDPD liked the idea a lot, just because it’s a measure of safety and all of their patrol cars also have video systems on board,” Chou said. Similar to the patrol cars, Unitrans buses have long been using camera systems. That means Tipsy Taxi drivers, who all come from the pool of Unitrans drivers, are already accustomed to driving vehicles with cameras installed in them. Sean Shelton, a third-year biochemical engineering major and Unitrans driver, even predicts that “cameras will likely make both passengers and drivers feel much safer when using or driving Tipsy Taxi.” Still, some students have their doubts. Their chief concern is the potential lack of privacy, especially when it comes to being recorded while intoxicated. “It almost seems like a violation,” said third-year wildlife, fish and conservation biology major Rachel Plasterer. “Tipsy Taxi was made to give people a safe ride home and if they don’t feel anonymous anymore, I feel they might be less likely to take it.” Third-year evolution, ecology and biodiversity major Than-Than Vo agreed. “I’m a bit shocked, to say the least. It’s an important service for students who don’t have designated drivers, but now they might feel uncomfortable using it,”Vo said. Chou, however, realizes this concern and reassures students that Tipsy Taxi is not about to use the cameras to monitor student behavior. The tapes will only be viewed if there is an incident, and only screened for information regarding the incident. “Tipsy Taxi understands the condition of its clients and the cameras are not there to film the behavior of our passengers,” Chou said. He reiterated that the cameras will only be installed for liability reasons. Since Tipsy Taxi is not a profit-making business, it becomes difficult to pay for damages that are caused by a third party. “So the idea behind adding cameras to Tipsy Taxi vehicles is only to use it as a means for gathering evidence,” Chou said. n
Swanson said. “We must focus on utilizing these assets.” Current City of Davis mayor, Joe Krovoza, will not be running for reelection when his term expires in June 2014. Instead, Krovoza will be running for a seat in the California State Assembly. If elected, Krovoza hopes to bring the high quality science that has come out of UC Davis into policy making, as well as to bring increased availability of financial aid to students. According to Krovoza, a great “Renaissance” between the City of Davis and the University has occurred during his tenure, something he hopes will be maintained in the future. “Students are a huge part of the community, and the city and University needs to work together,” Krovoza said. Krovoza cites especially the relationships that have been built through Davis Roots, a non-profit organization in the City of Davis that is geared to get university-born entrepreneurial ideas off of the ground. Running for the same assembly seat as Krovoza is Dan Wolk, the current mayor pro-tempore. Wolk also believes in the importance of assimilating UC Davis students and graduates into the City of Davis to help it grow. “[We need] ways of creating jobs in Davis to keep graduates in town once they graduate,” Wolk said. “Students are a critical component of our community.” Wolk is aware of some of the problems with the city that current UC Davis students face as well. “[We need to work on] providing affordable rental housing (to students), and creating a potential rental housing ordinance,” Wolk said. Wolk would like to see more student involvement in politics in the City of Davis, which he believes is crucial for maintaining the positive relationship that students have with the residents of the City of Davis. “I plan to work hard to reach out to students and encourage them to engage more in the city’s politics,” Wolk said. n
This week in Senate NICOLE YI campus@theaggie.org
Senator Pamela Nonga was absent, while Senator Amrit Sahota, President Carly Sandstrom and Controller Eric Evans left early. Bradley Bottoms, ASUCD vice president, presided over the meeting. The highlight of the meeting was the void of President Sandstrom’s veto on Senate Bill 11. The bill proposed to donate $2,500 to Aggies of Color for the 25th Annual Student of Color Conference (SoCC). SoCC provides students of
color a platform to discuss issues affecting all UC students. Senator Miles Thomas criticized President Sandstrom for vetoing the bill within 24 hours, not allowing SoCC supporters enough time to prepare counter-arguments. Sandstrom urged the senators to think more critically about senate reserve spending. The veto was void because the bill’s author, Francisco Lara, was not notified about the veto.The bill was passed by a 7-3-2 vote to provide Aggies of Color funding in support of the 2013 SoCC. CALPIRG’s Chapter Chair, Donna
Farvard, presented the history behind the pledge system, its effectiveness and how its restoration is the next step. Senator Thomas also presented the issues with ASUCD money. “I want the budget website up-to-date. We have no transparency. I want to simplify student government,” Thomas said. University Affairs Director Dillan Hortan presented his quarterly report. It was revealed to senate that the UC Ambassadors program was stopped, which they were unaware of prior to the report. Senate Bill 12, to permit directed com-
ments to elected officials under Robert’s Rules of Order, was considered. While the order is in effect, ASUCD Senate cannot directly address anyone but the presiding officer.Those against were concerned that some may not be outspoken enough to provide reasoning behind their voting decisions to which Senator Maxwell Kappes responded, “If you don’t feel comfortable with speaking or voting you should probably find a new line of work. This job is tough.” The bill passed in a 9-2-1 vote. There was no new legislation. n
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UC employees face changes, new choices in medical insurance
POLICE BRIEFS 31 / THURSDAY 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 twenty-year-old guy wearing black leather and a gold chain that rang the bell to trick-or-treat even though the reporter’s house was dark on Rockwell Drive. Mean spirited Somebody saw a shadow of a person outside his window followed by someone opening his front door on Sycamore Lane.
1 / FRIDAY Bike snob An elderly person refused to let a biker merge into the left lane, passed them with a foot to spare and yelled at them to get off the road on Pole Line Road.
2 / SUNDAY Train wreck Someone was sitting in the bushes near the train tracks yelling and cussing at passersby on Fourth Street. Out of the frying pan... On Adams Street, someone went into a residence, turned on all the gas burners, and started a fire in the bathroom.
Police briefs are compiled from the City of Davis daily crime bulletins. Contact EINAT GILBOA at city@theaggie.org.
WEEKLY WEATHER Short Term Forecast The fall back benefited many by giving an extra hour of sleep, so now that we are all rested we can go out and take advantage of the highs in the low 70s and upper 60s, mostly sunny skies and light winds.
Four existing plans dropped, two new plans added
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city@theaggie.org This season brings drastic changes to University of California (UC) health care plans for the upcoming 2014 year. For UC Davis employees, open enrollment started on Oct. 28. Guerren Solbach, UC Davis health care facilitator, said that every one in five UC Davis employees must change medical plans during this open enrollment. In Jan. 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA or “ObamaCare”) will be implemented. This legislation mandates each American citizen to buy health insurance and requires most employers to provide coverage. To cut unnecessary costs, the UC is dropping the following health care plans: Anthem Blue Cross PLUS (point-of-service plan), Anthem Blue Cross PPO (preferred provider organization), Anthem Lumenos PPO with HRA (health reimbursement account)
and Health Net full network HMO (health maintenance organization). These present plans are estimated to yearly price increases which would negatively impact UC employees. Employees who do not choose a plan automatically get enrolled in one that is most comparable to their current plan. Health care facilitator assistant Erika Castillo agrees with Solbach on the issue of default enrollment. A new plan may not offer the same current providers. For instance, according to an article from Dateline UC Davis, “If Health Net full network HMO members who use Sutter Medical Group allow themselves to be defaulted into Health Net Blue and Gold, they will lose access to Sutter … Transition Assistance with UC Care may cost 20 percent out of pocket which is up to $3,000 per person.” To compensate for the four medical plans that are being dropped, UC is going to offer two new medical plans
— UC Care and Blue Shields Health Savings Plan. The UC Human Resources and Benefits website states, “UC Care is a new health plan created just for UC employees, retirees and families with coverage … you can get care from UC doctors and medical centers as well as the entire Blue Shield network of providers.” In the Blue Shields Health Savings plan, users can contribute money before taxes and use it any time for medical costs and for future medical care. The balance carries on annually, even if users leave the UC system or change plans. Furthermore, the PPO provider network contains an array of physicians and offers the choice of seeing providers out of the network for extra fees. “The Blue Shields Health Saving plan is geared towards patients who do not see their primary physician often; our patients are generally healthy and INSURANCE on 12
Davis housing development sets examples in community planning Incoming Cannery Project sees controversy Maureen Mai / Aggie
Today: High 74, Low 46, Light winds (5-10 MPH), Partly cloudy Friday: High 69, Low 45, Light winds (5-10 MPH), Clear Saturday: High 68, Low 45, Light winds (5-10 MPH), Partly cloudy Long Term Forecast Now that Halloween is over, it is time for Christmas, right? Well if you’re not ready with your Christmas decorations at least we’ll have some perfect Egg Nog and fireplace weather, maybe even some rain! Sunday: High 67, Low 44, Calm, Partly Cloudy Monday: High 58, Low 41, Cold, Light Winds, Partly becoming Mostly Cloudy, 60% chance late afternoon showers Tuesday: High 62, Low 43, Cool, 70% chance Morning Rain(less than .15”), 30% chance showers after 10AM, Some clearing later Wednesday: High 66, Mostly becoming Partly cloudy, 30% chance showers before 11AM, clearing after 11AM. Almanac 10/30: 68/45 10/31: 73/44 11/1: 76/45 11/2: 77/46 11/3: 65/48 11/4: 69/42 11/5: 71/41 Climate Report November means the beginning of the rainy season in Davis; no rain in November is rare. Rainfall is certainly going to occur this November as we are expecting significant amounts next week. Get your raincoats and umbrellas ready for next week as we are in for a soaking! Weather Blurb The first storm of winter is approaching, and we can expect rain. To the freshman, invest in a bike fender before the wet weather arrives. If you don’t, I’ll know which one of you didn’t read this. To the readers that live off campus, expect buses to be more crowded, with people, umbrella and galoshes. And lastly, since winter winds chill to the bone, I recommend you break out your winter wardrobe soon. Have fun. Emily Rives, Justin Tang, Raymond Chan, Tyson Tilmont Aggie Forecast Team
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city@theaggie.org North of Covell Boulevard and between F and J streets, the location previously occupied by the HuntWesson tomato processing facility will soon be the site of the Cannery Project — a 100-acre development implemented by The New Home Company (TNHC). It will comprise of 547 residential units and 10 to 15 acres of mixed-use commercial space. With the goals of the city and developer being to balance out demographics and bring in private-sector jobs, the community
will house a mix of students, seniors and families. Affordable housing is also an important part of the project, with 40 to 60 units slated to be built. The number of housing units is variable due to the affordable housing subsidy coming from property tax on the lots surrounding the units. Rob White, chief innovation officer for the City of Davis, addressed the income gap which would inevitably result. “The more higher income you can bring in, the more you can subsidize the affordable,” White said. “What we’ve found, in planning, is that the
more you can mix neighborhoods and income levels, the more you help those in lower-income levels rise faster.” Among senior citizens in Davis, agreement hasn’t been reached on whether TNHC has done enough to accommodate accessible housing. Community groups such as Choices for Healthy Aging (CHA) have called for more single level houses to be included in the project, while the City Senior Citizen Commission found the plan sufficient in March 2013. Community development administrator for the City of Davis, Katherine CANNERY on 12
NEWS FR O M ARO UN D THE WOR L D Fatal Shooting at LAX Airport
Suspected Los Angeles International Airport shooter Paul Ciancia is charged with two felony offenses: the murder of federal officer Gerardo Hernandez, and commission of violence in an international airport that occurred on Nov. 1. Cianca could potentially face the death penalty or life in prison without parole if convicted. Representative McCaul stated that a better coordination between TSA offi-
cers and local law enforcements at these airports could help improve security at these locations. South Korean President claims a Summit with Japan would be ‘Pointless’
President Park Geun-Hye says South Korea’s ties with Japan are complicated due to Tokyo’s refusal to apologize for Japan’s past wrongdoings in Korea. Japan
would be a crucial ally with the efforts of reining in North Korea’s nuclear agenda. Park suggested that a summit with the Japanese prime minister would be pointless due to the current strain in SeoulTokyo relations. South Korea’s current and future ties with Japan remain difficult in the midst of the international community wanting to build a consensus dealing with North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.
Senate Votes on Workplace Bias against Gays
The Senate voted to pass a bill outlawing workplace discrimination against gay men, lesbians, bisexual people and transgender people on Nov. 4. This vote came four months after the Supreme Court invalidated a federal ban on recognizing same-sex marriages. The vote marks the WORLD on 12
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SHELTER Cont. from front page range between 25 and 30 per year. The Davis Cold Weather Shelter is a branch program off of Davis Community Meals, which started as a soup kitchen in February 1991. According to Pride, the establishment is an old home of 1,100 square feet owned by the City of Davis with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. The shelter, located at 512 Fifth St., will be open between mid-November and March 31, for
the eighth year. “It gets people out of the cold, wet and rain,” said Inessa Snyder, resource center coordinator of Davis Community Meals. “Which is great, especially for those who don’t otherwise come in for help.” The shelter can house eight males and two females, with separate gender-based quarters for individual comfort. This ratio mirrors the homeless population. “What makes us different from the other shelters is that we consciously take in patrons that suffer from alcohol and drug use,” Pride said. Cold Weather Shelter volunteers receive
training to deal with problems, aggressive behavior, recognizing symptoms and noting how behavior changes in mental health clients. “I’m excited to start volunteering there and I think every town needs something like this program to help these people get back on their feet,” said Robyn Lindsay, a volunteer at the Davis Cold Weather Shelter and a fourth-year genetics major. According to Pride, many of the homeless are mentally disabled with families that are unable to support the difficult dynamics that their situations bring into their lives. For this reason, they have found
themselves struggling without permanent living situations, or cycling between governmental confinement facilities and the streets. “Volunteers are prepared well for careers in medicine, health, nutrition, social work, sociology and psychology, to name a few,” Pride said. “These are just some folks that have been left behind by the world because of the social functions and social changes. Everything has become more diffuse, but you can do a lot to help.” For more information on these programs, please visit interfaith-shelter.org and daviscommunitymeals.org. n
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CAMPUS CHIC COMFORTABLE. FEMININE. QUEER.
“MY CLOTHING IS MORE THAN JUST DECORATION; IT IS A STATEMENT.”
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JAMES KIM arts@theaggie.org For all the penny-pinchers out there, how do we, as struggling college students, stay current with the season’s latest trends when we have little to no money to spend on new clothes? In this week’s edition of
Campus Chic, fifth-year economics and neurobiology, physiology and behavior double major Jenna Chandler tells MUSE how she finds fashion on a dime. My response is very black and white: invest in the classics. “When a design is simple and perfect, it endures the decades and becomes a classic;
and when you have that, you got it made,” says Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire magazine. Have a solid selection of clothes consisting of timeless pieces and incorporate one or two trends of the season that you identify with most into your wardrobe. That way, you avoid purchasing an entire wardrobe
I N T E R N AT I O N A L H O U S E TO S H OWC AS E I N T E R N AT I O N A L A R T The Traveling Eye exhibit to feature art, photography
AKIRA KUMAMOTO arts@theaggie.org The International House will be holding a special gallery opening starting Nov. 8.The gallery is called The Traveling Eye and features the work of local artist Chris Kidd and East Coast photographer Danni Downing. The International House has hosted many artists in the past from around Davis and the Bay Area. This specific gallery is meant to mix together different types of media that complement one another and offer similar ideas. The theme of The Traveling Eye is meant to instill a sense of wanderlust in those who observe the photos and paintings side by side, as well as promote international enthusiasm.
Chris Kidd, a Davis watercolor artist and teacher, has spent much time capturing her vision of the West Coast from Seattle to Los Angeles. The gallery will include landscapes, cityscapes and town stills from her travels to multiple destinations including Germany, Mexico and Hawaii. Danni Downing, an editor and photographer from Washington D.C., will be displaying her work from her travels as well. Downing is known for capturing the bold, vivid colors of foreign landscapes as well as everyday human life. The work she is providing for the gallery mostly focuses on natural landscapes and city scenes from places like Alaska, Turkey and the Bahamas. “I grew up in New Hampshire, and there the autumn colors are so rich and vibrant and the spring season is S E E G A L L E RY O N PAG E 1 4
that will go out of style in less than a year and have only a few statement pieces that you can recycle later on when they come back in style. A question I get all the time is, “What’s in this season?” Just to name a few trends for fall/winter 2013, we’re seeing a lot of SEE CAM PUS CHI C O N PAGE 1 4
AGGIE ARCADE ANTHONY LABELLA arts@theaggie.org Video Games:The Next Generation We have now arrived at the biggest month in video games in about seven or eight years. In just one week Sony will release the PlayStation 4, and Microsoft will follow suit on Nov. 22 with the Xbox One. Let's just say the next few weeks will be simultaneously hectic and thrilling. I find myself surprised by the lack of enthusiasm from a large part of the video game community. I've been reading about people canceling pre-orders due to underwhelming launch lineups and rumored interface issues on the Xbox One. But what about the childlike enthusiasm that comes from owning the coolest new piece of technology? As for the launch lineup, it's far less dire than some make it out to be. Let's not forget that Perfect Dark Zero and Resistance: Fall of Man were the big-name launch titles for the Xbox 360 and SEE AGGI E ARCAD E O N PAGE 1 4
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‘OLIVER!’
Dickens’ classic comes to life in musical theater
LARISSA MURRAY arts@theaggie.org Davis Musical Theatre Company’s latest production Oliver!, based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, will premiere on Nov. 8, and will be running through Dec. 1. The timeless holiday tale recounts the story of the orphan, Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is sold to an undertaker. He escapes and finds solace with a group of juvenile delinquents, who teach him how to pickpocket in the busy streets of London. Along the way, he meets a group of characters with unforgettable personalities. Located at 607 Pena Drive, the play will be performed at
the Davis Musical Theatre Company. The theater was meticulously designed by its co-founders, directors, choreographers and husband-wife team, Steve and Jan Isaacson. Built in November 2005, the Isaacsons hired contractors to design their state-of-the-art facility, which houses a 238-seat stadium, has space for a full orchestra, a complete costume closet and underground prop storage. “Everything at the theater is entirely made by our company,” Steve Isaacson said. “My wife and I designed the building and were able to find wonderful people that were willing to volunteer their time with lights, costumes and stage props. Everything we have, we have made, and we recycle all our props.We’re so blessed to have all these people
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2 N D F R I D AY A R T A B O U T Explore 31 venues downtown for art, music DANIEL STAECHELIN arts@theaggie.org On Nov. 8, Davis Downtown will be hosting its monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout. Live music, performances
and a mix of local, regional and international art will be featured in 31 venues. The 2nd Friday ArtAbout, which was originally established by The Artery and overseen in part by the Davis Downtown Business Association, is a self-guided artwalk where downtown businesses exhibit new art each month. “Over the years, ArtAbout has become a larger event with more venues hosting art and more viewers and participants from Davis and surrounding areas,” said Sandy S E E A R TA B O U T O N PAG E 1 5
Ray Molina, fresh off his victory in round one of Comedy Central's Up Next Competition, will headline the show. Hilarious comics from Sacramento and San Francisco will also perform. Musical interludes will be supplied by Matt Stalcup.
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JOHN KESLER arts@theaggie.org The Visiting Artist Lecture Series, in which distinguished figures from the art world speak on campus, begins on Thursday with photographer Alec Soth. “Soth takes photographs of workers in the South,” said Hearne Pardee, the chair for the Department of Art and Art History. “He really explores the American society in ways that are interesting to everyone.” Soth’s work has been exhibited in the Whitney Museum in New York City, the 2004 São Paulo Art Biennial and the Jeu de Paume in Paris.
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‘MERCY KILLERS’ BRINGS POLITICAL A DV O C ACY TO T H E T H E AT E R A look into Michael Milligan’s one-man social justice play
COURTESY Contemporary folk musician Mick Flannery will be performing at Third Space on Nov. 15.
T H I R D S PAC E PRESENTS MICK FLANNERY Irish singersongwriter to bring folk music to Davis CHLOE CATAJAN arts@theaggie.org
Mick Flannery, a contemporary folk musician from Ireland, will be stopping by local Davis venue Third Space on Nov. 15. Before becoming an internationallyrenowned artist, Flannery was a budding folk and blues fan that grew up in a music-oriented family. His later studies SEE F L A N N E RY O N PAG E 1 4
SHAYLA NIKZAD arts@theaggie.org
At 7 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Veteran’s Memorial Center Theater, located at 203 E. 14th St., will house a one-man play that aims to shed light on social justice. The venue will be hosting a performance of Mercy Killers, written and performed by Broadway actor Michael Milligan. Mercy Killers tells the story of Joe, a SEE PLAY O N PAGE 1 5
CO URT ESY Michael Milligan will be performing his one-man play at the Veteran’s Memorial Center Theater on Nov. 11.
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SCIENCE+TECH Protect your bike
the science behind sweating B I O L O G Y, P H Y S I C S , C H E M I S T R Y, N E U R O S C I E N C E A L L A T W O R K
LO C K 8 B I K E LO C K D E T E R S T H I E V E S , E N A B L E S E A SY B I K E S H A R I N G Maureen Mai / Aggie
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A new device is poised to revolutionize the way people think about bicycle security. LOCK8, an induction-charged, keyless, alarm-secured, GPS-tracking bike lock is the first smart bike lock with sharing capabilities. Two Oxford students, Franz Salzmann and Daniel Zajarias-Fainsod, developed LOCK8 after having both of their bikes stolen in a two-day time span. “LOCK8 is the first integral solution for bike sharing,” Zajarias-Fainsod said. “Not only do we provide a powerful and user-friendly app, but also cutting-edge hardware that actually lets you communicate with your or someone else’s bike.” LOCK8 features both Bluetooth and GSM communication, which means that a phone can connect to your LOCK8-equipped bicycle from a few feet or from the other side of the world. With the LOCK8 device and app, users can offer their own bikes to rent, or if you need a bicycle but don’t own one or it’s not near, you can use the LOCK8 app to rent one. LOCK8 could provide a low-cost solution that requires little to no infrastructure when creating bike-sharing networks. The induction-charged device produces and stores power that is generated magnetically when the bike is in motion and therefore eliminates the need for an unsightly, expensive docking station. The innovative design employs multiple sensors in the cable and the small base that attaches directly to the frame. If someone tries to use a bolt cutter, a saw, a drill or a hammer, or even if they try to freeze it or burn it off with a blowtorch, the LOCK8 will set off a 120-decibel alarm and send a notification to your smartphone. If the “painfully loud” alarm does not deter the thief, some might say that he earned it, but you will still be able to track the bike from your phone (preferably with police assistance) via the built-in GPS. Because the LOCK8 also senses vibrations and other such movements, it can also prevent partial thefts, like the seat or wheels being stolen. Preorders on Kickstarter began last week at the introductory price around $110. Since their launch on Kickstarter last Monday, LOCK8 has received ample support, but they are still 40 percent away from the production target with four weeks to go. LOCK8 is compatible with 95 percent of bikes, and the app is currently available for iPhone 4S or later and will soon be coming to Android 4.3+ devices with Bluetooth 4.0. Although the likely retail price is $150 — a little on the expensive side for the average student — the price will probably start to drop if/when it is put into mass production. n
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We didn’t.We could keep pace with them, outrun them and then eat them. Almost every aspect of science plays an important role in keeping us cool. Let’s start with how we know when to sweat. As we become active, our body temperature rises. Then, when the hypothalamus of the brain notices a temperature above the normal threshold, it activates a process called negative feedback. “In negative feedback loops, a change causes the body to respond by doing what it can to reverse that change,” said Sahana Rajan, a second-year neurobiology, physiology and behavior major. So as temperature goes up, the human body fights back by dilating blood vessels to give off heat and by
sweating. When body temperature returns to normal, the brain inactivates these processes. Once the body has been alerted that it needs to cool off, its sweat glands become active. There are 4 million of these glands all over the body — everywhere but the lips. The eccrine glands on the foreheads, palms and soles of our feet are connected to emotional signals as well as temperature changes. This is why we get sweaty palms before giving a speech. How does sweating actually cool us off? Water released from our pores evaporates, cooling our skin and releasing heat. This requires understanding a bit of molecular chemistry. The molecules of water
Why do we sweat? Where in the long path of human history did we evolve this embarrassing characteristic? How does it work? Well, the truth is that sweating is what gave us the ability to achieve greatness. Most other mammals don’t sweat, causing them to run internal body temperatures much higher than our own.They can pant, but they can’t hide. Humans, on the other hand, are unique in that we can direct heat off of our bodies and (more importantly) away from our big brains. On top of giving our brains an easier time, we can use our perspiration powers for endurance activities that others cannot. The SWEATING on 9 four-legged prey we used to run after with spears _ X THIS WEEK IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY had to eventually slow down to pant.
Correction: In the Oct. 21 issue, the article Aggie Skies mislabeled the northern portion of the sky as “The Summer Triangle” and the group of stars that should have been The Summer Triangle as “North.” The Aggie regrets this error.
ALISSA REYES science@theaggie.org AT LEAST YOU GET TO KEEP THE GLASSES
A study to be published in Media Psychology found that watching a movie in 3D vs. 2D doesn’t actually make a significant difference in the experience. Aside from costing slightly more than 2D, 3D usually helps the viewer from being distracted by the usual theater norms like the talking kid, the obnoxious laughter or the texter. However, the 3D aspect of the movie cannot do wonders for a less than average movie. According to the researchers, the slight satisfaction boost 3D movies have from the immersion is usually canceled out by the extra cost or uncomfortable glasses. LOOK WHO’S LEARNING ALREADY
A recent study published in the journal PLoS One found that when fetuses were regularly played a specific tune in the womb they had more brain activity when hearing that exact tune after birth. This study shows that even fetuses can be impressionable, so maybe switch that Nicki Minaj to some Bach when pregnant. DOG’S BEST FRIEND
A small study was conducted to see if the feelings one has towards their dog are reciprocated. Published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science, the study used a procedure that is usually used to measure a human toddler’s attachment to their parents. The performed experiments showed that owners that spend a lot of time interacting with their dog had better relationships with them than those who didn’t. However, some of the experiments indicated that there was a more owner-dependent relationship than a friendship.The scientists said that in order to have a better relationship with your dog, you have to do more than show him or her attention; you should train or stimulate him or her mentally. TURNING ON THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
NASA’s deep space craft, Orion, was turned on for the first time.They turned on the avionics system inside the capsule to see the progress before its upcoming test launch. It is scheduled for an unmanned flight in fall 2014 that should last about four hours and will take Orion 3,600 miles above Earth. The craft is being built in the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Everything checked out for Orion’s first awakening and is on schedule for its test launch. MY EYES ARE UP HERE
A study was conducted by Dr. Sarah Gervais of the University of NebraskaLincoln where men and women were outfitted with a device that tracks how long they look at a certain spot. Both groups were shown pictures of women with varying body types. As expected, men focused on the pictured women’s breasts and waists. However, women were also shown to take long looks at the pictured women’s breasts and waists. One of the authors claims it is possible that women are checking out their competition when they stare at each other. These findings are published in the journal Sex Roles. n
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SWEATING Cont. from page 8 (H 2O) are in constant motion. If the liquid water increases in temperature, the average kinetic energy — energy from the movement of the different water molecules — also increases. If it reaches a certain temperature, the fastest moving molecules will move so quickly they can jump out of the pool, taking their energy with them. “The hotter water becomes a gas, leaving behind the cooler water still in liquid form. That is why when water evaporates, it leaves
WORLD Cont. from page 4 time since 1996 that the full Senate considered a measure to extend federal nondiscrimination law to gay, lesbian and bisexual people. It is also the first time that Congress has voted on a nondiscrimination bill that includes transgender people. Egyptian cabinet minister pleads for a restraint between the government and the Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptian cabinet minister Ziad Bahaa el-Din proposed a calm and new political framework between the Egyptian government and the Muslim Brotherhood. His plea created an uproar and received criticism from both sides because Egypt is unwilling to compromise with the fight against the Islamists, and vice
INSURANCE Cont. from page 4 intend to save money for future medical obligations such as unforeseeable surgeries and such,” said Julio M., a representative of Blue Shields, who did not want to release his full name due to privacy issues. The UC Care plan aims to attract users who generally don’t have much concern for what doctor they see. “It is the best co-payment plan and typically in this plan, users are looking to maximize annual deductible payments,” Julio said in regard to the UC Care plan. The new UC Care plan is most similar to the dropped Anthem Blue Cross PLUS/PPO plan.The new Blue Shield Health Savings Plan is most similar to the dropped Anthem Lumenos PPO with HRA.The new Health Net Blue and Gold plan is most similar to the dropped Health Net HMO plan. In spite of these significant reforms, the majority of UC employees will not see large increases for monthly premiums in their health care insurance for
behind cooler water,” said Maria Zarefakis, a chemistry graduate student. Furthermore, we’ve all noticed that a nice breeze can cool us down even quicker. “[This] has to do with heat transfer and the fact that the rate of evaporation of sweat increases as the wind blows … Sweat is evaporating and carrying heat away from our skin ... the convective heat transfer coefficient is increased as air is ‘blown’ over the skin which also results in heat being carried away faster,” said Josef Efron, a fourth-year mechanical and aerospace engineering double major. This technical explanation is essentially
another way of saying that as the wind blows, in addition to heat from our bodies being directly carried away by the air (aka convective heat transfer), water evaporates more quickly. Along with water, we release salt and nitrogenous wastes, like urea. While it may seem efficient to dump these unwanted materials out with our sweat, it actually reduces the efficiency of evaporative cooling. This is due to a concept in chemistry called colligative properties. “Colligative properties only apply to solutions. They are a property of solutions that depend on the number of dissolved
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versa. Pro-military columnists claim that Bahaa el-Din undermines the government, while anti-government activists question his service with officials who ordered the worst mass killings in recent Egyptian history.
particles in the solution. What the solute is doesn’t matter,” Zarefakis said. Essentially, when we add things to water, water behavior changes. For example, colligative properties cause a boiling point elevation. The temperature required to change molecules from a liquid phase to a gas phase increases. All that salt in our sweat just gets in the way of the water molecules that are speeding up and trying to turn to gas. In the end, however, we are still able to cool off enough to keep our bodies happy, while also getting the added benefit of getting rid of all those extra waste products. n
runs parallel to Covell, underneath the train tracks which links to the H Street Tunnel. Ellen Moriarty, a co-owner of local green planning firm MAK Design+Build, expressed concern that TNHC won’t be putting in a bike path linking the Cannery to North Davis. In doing so, the TNHC is cutting off one community from another without anticipating the interaction that will inevitably occur. “Some parents are going to feel squeamish about sending their children on bikes across Covell. [They’re] going to wind up driving them,” Moriarty said. Covell Boulevard currently lacks a bike path on its north side, so biking to North Davis would require multiple crossings across a fairly busy intersection. The problem with vehicle access on F Street is that any crossing would require the train running alongside the street to sound its horn whenever it passes through. This safety precaution has drawn the ire of Davis locals who want to keep the noise out of their neighborhood. “We talked to people from the railroad to discuss other alternative signaling devices with a more localized sound, but their short answer was ‘No, we’re going to sound our horns,’” Webb said. “Should the tracks go away, we can reassess.” Traffic buildup was also brought up as an issue at the public hearings. “I’m really surprised that the city planners and the traffic surveyors think that this is a workable solution, knowing how Covell already works,” Moriarty said. “You’ve got two points of entry which are not far away from one another … I don’t see how there isn’t going to be any back up.” Even though there are still concerns being voiced by the public, city officials believe that the Cannery Project would be an asset to Davis. TNHC has proven responsive to locals’ needs, and the development will likely be adjusted throughout the course of its implementation, but it is definitely going forward. There will be one more public hearing on Nov. 12 at City Hall at 7:30 p.m., and anybody with concerns is welcome to participate. “[TNHC] is listening to the community. Some of it has been shouted so loudly that they didn’t have a choice but to listen. Davis is not an easy place to develop; there are a lot of competing demands,” Hess said. “In order for a project to also be financially viable, it can’t always be pushed to the level that some people want. It might never get off the ground otherwise.” n
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Hess, noted the lack of consensus. “The Davis Senior Citizens Commission said … they were comfortable with the project as it was presented,” Hess said. “Different people 1,500 Lost Masterpieces have different priorities, and it may not be posdiscovered in Germany sible to make everybody happy.” An estimated amount of 1,500 priceless However, according to Mike Webb, director paintings, including works by Picasso of Community Development and Sustainability and Matisse, were discovered in a flat for the City of Davis, including more singlein Munich. These masterpieces were level units would pose a density problem. stolen and hidden by the Nazis, and For businesses in Davis, the Cannery helps were found in an apartment belonging alleviate a bit of the pressure applied by the opto the octogenerian son of art collector posing forces of keeping overhead low while Hildebrand Gurlitt, who bought them remaining in a desirable location. Half of the during the 1930s and 1940s.The paintcommercial space at the Cannery will be leased ings have been searched for 75 years, to tech companies while the other half will and were hidden inside the apartment serve the neighborhood with retail and restauin hand-built shelves.The works are esrants. White is responsible for attracting busitimated to be worth $1.3 billion dollars nesses to the area. in today’s market. “A lot of the folks that are going to go there are university startups [or are] coming out of — Gabriella Hamlett incubation programs such as Davis Roots,” White said. the upcoming year. Some employees’ White went on to mention that research and medical insurance rates will actually development companies are more likely to sucdecrease which is uncommon considceed the closer they are to the knowledge base of ering the trend of price increases in a region (e.g. UC Davis). They also tend to have the previous decade. fewer issues recruiting employees on account of For instance, the UC Office of the the desirable proximity to the university. President’s Human Resources De“We have even had companies come forward partment (UCOP) has calculated that saying ‘We’ll pay the premium to stay, if you’ll for Health Net Blue and Gold cusopen up land for us to use,’ … So that’s a big tomers, monthly increases will vary driver for us to make that opportunity availfrom $4 to $10 for family plans. able,” White said. Another case calculated by the Economic diversity provided by the influx of UCOP is that employees in pay band high-paying private jobs will stabilize the Davis 2 presently covered by the Anthem economy, which is currently skewed between PPO family plan will save $102.93 the service industry and academia. each month if they switch to UC “We need to grow private sector jobs … in Care during this enrollment period. order to create the diverse economy which will “Our goal was to provide UC emreally keep us healthy,” White said. “We have ployees with the best and most costa university which really is a crown jewel of effective medical insurance options Northern California … It gets you thinking, available,” said vice president of syswhy aren’t we doing more to support it?” temwide human resources, Dwaine White added that while students are a large Duckett. “We’ve done that by elimiand important part of the population, they nating plans that were headed for aren’t the providers of the most financial driver big price increases, doubling down in the city. on plans that are the most popular One of the primary concerns voiced at pubwith our employees and offer good Fall Enforcement lic hearings is a fear that the current plan for (Fall) bike connectivity is unsafe and/or incomplete. value. We are also benefitting from Aggie Ad- B&W the launch of UC Care and the new There have been three options discussed, the 8 inches Blue Shield Health Savings Plan.” 3ncolumn x most likely to be approved is a pathway which <filename: fallenforcement-10-24.pdf>
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Opinion THE CALIFORNIA AGGIE
editorial from the board
ELIZABETH ORPINA Editor in Chief
Senate Endorsements
Consider the following
CLAIRE TAN Managing Editor ADAM KHAN Campus News Editor
On Nov. 12, voting will commence for the 2013 Fall ASUCD Senate elections. Six new senators will be chosen to represent the campus community for the next academic year. The California Aggie Editorial Board interviewed and evaluated each of the 10 candidates. City Editor Paayal Zaveri and Science Editor Kyle Scroggins were not able to view all of the candidates and were not part of the endorsement process. We hereby endorse the following four candidates:
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Mariah has an impressive history of student involvement and experience with ASUCD, ranging from her position as commissioner on the Ethnic and Cultural Affairs Commission and as Chief of Staff for former Senator Alyson Sagala. She is running on a feasible platform of
implementing mid-quarter electronic evaluations as an extension of current Senator Liam Burke’s successful program launched last summer. She also aims to invest in The Pantry, a unit providing food and resources to students in need. The Aggie believes Mariah has the skills to optimize this valuable program. 2. Gareth Smythe — Independent Gareth possesses a strong sense of the ASUCD budget and how to operate within its limits. His experience with the Internal Affairs Commission has given him a valuable working knowledge of ASUCD. Gareth has interned for current Senators Maxwell Kappes, Miles Thomas and former Senator Alyson Sagala. With a solid platform that includes bringing rentable electronics chargers to popular study spots and increased funding for Club Finance
Council, we believe Gareth is an excellent choice. 3. Janesh Gupta — NOW Janesh is well-versed in how ASUCD operates and delivered an impressive performance in the Nov. 5 debate. He plans on bringing student voices to Davis City Council and aims to bolster student involvement in their elections. Janesh has interned for current President Carly Sandstrom and we feel his experience will be well used. 4. Hiba Saeed — SMART Hiba wants to reestablish the Campus Safety Unit and reinvigorate it with strong leadership. If done properly, students would benefit from an increased effort to make the endorsements on 13
letter to the editor
Regarding Fukushima After reading Daniel Herman’s column (Cosmic Relevance, published October 10, 2013) regarding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, I want to bring the following to mind. There are three major problems regarding the unfolding crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant that could also affect Davis, and
especially the west coast of North America. Three reactor cores that melted down are missing, radiated water has been leaking from the plant in mass quantities for 2.5 years and 11,000 spent nuclear fuel rods, perhaps the most dangerous things ever created by humans, are stored at the plant and need to be removed. 1,533 of those are in a very precarious and dangerous position, especially Unit 4, which is very unstable. Each of these three problems
could result in dramatic radiation events, unlike any radiation exposure humans have ever experienced. Concerned citizens are asking the world community, through the United Nations, to take control of this uniquely perilous task. One can go to nukefree.org for more information and petitions to sign. Thanks, Gary Saylin Shields Library Assistant II KDVS volunteer
Fact and Crap
Be yourself
THE LEFT NUT with ZACH MOORE
THE PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION with WILLIAM CONNER
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ou may have heard it said that there are three types of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics. This holds true insofar as people can frame statistics to corroborate their points: I could argue against abortion by telling you that 99 percent of all abortions are not in response to pregnancies caused by sexual assault, or I could argue in favor of it by telling you that 13,000 women per year are forced to have abortions due to rape.
As long as a deficit exists, the debt will increase. When we see statistics, we must instantly become skeptics. Without a frame of reference, statistics mean nothing. For instance, conservatives often point out how Obama raised the national debt by $4.73 trillion in his first term. Bush, comparatively, only raised the debt by $4.9 trillion in twice the amount of time. In absolute terms, $4.73 trillion is a hell of a lot of money.Yet this figure deceives us, as it gives no indication of how much these presidents raised the debt compared to the debt inherited from the previous administrations. By this measure, Obama increased the debt by 44.5 percent in his first term. This figure, while accurate, means absolutely nothing without context. So it’s no coincidence when Bush supporters conveniently neglect to
point out that he raised the debt by 86 percent, or that Reagan, the prodigal son of the so-called “fiscal conservatives,” raised it by 190 percent. Reagan only differs from the proverbial prodigal son in that he never had to beg forgiveness from his party after recklessly spending his money; they fully supported him the entire way. Yet neither of these measures matter as much as the change in deficit, which measures how much the president actually increases or decreases spending during a term. You may know that Clinton was the first president to erase the deficit since the 1960s; this means that government income exceeded government spending, thereby cutting into the national debt. What many fail to realize, though, is that not all the other presidents since then have increased spending. As long as a deficit exists, the debt will increase. Lowering the deficit simply causes it to increase at a lower rate. Few mention that Obama, despite running a deficit, has significantly lowered the amount of government spending since he’s taken office. The same cannot be said for any Republican since Nixon. The combination of decreased revenue from tax cuts and increased spending on military programs beginning in the 1980s skyrocketed the deficit, thereby burying us in a load of debt. As you just saw, we can whittle down federal spending statistics to something MOORE on 11
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e all begin our lives as unmolded clay, open to all experiences and beliefs. As we grow, we are molded by those around us, most often by our parents. We take on their beliefs, biases and ambitions. These may take the form of desires we believe are ours but are really someone else’s, such as the desire to go to medical school. We are domesticated from free, happy children to adults set in our ways and careers. In order to return to a free, happy state, we must
We must take a stand for ourselves, defy the dogma around us, and do what we love. do what we love, not follow others’ ambitions. Many of us students came to the university with a desired career or major to follow. But how many of us have examined that desire carefully? The only way to do so is to look within and ask ourselves honestly, without fear or guilt, why we feel our drives and desires for a career. Is it because that path is our passion? If so, that is the path we should follow. Or is it because we have been told to follow that path so many times that we internalize it as our own desire? Or do we follow that path because we are afraid to disappoint others, such as our parents? Once we realize, through introspection, that the path we are following is
not our real calling, we can first find our real passion and then follow it. To find our passion, we must seek out new experiences with an open, humble mind, whether through internships or classes. Our true passion is in the field where we wake up and think, “I get to go to class/work today,” instead of “I have to go to class/work today.” We are lucky to be university students, as we are not yet bound to a career path; it is not too late to change. Many of us fail to change and continue to follow others’ ambitions — such as becoming doctors because our parents want us to — even though that is not our passion. If we do so, we will be the ones going to work as doctors every day, not our parents. By doing so, we would merely be acting as extensions, mere puppets, of our parents; we would be powerless, helpless full-grown babies, and would likely be deeply unhappy with our lives. We fail to realize that this unhappiness due to not doing what we love will make others around us unhappy, which is the greatest disappointment to those that support and love us. Our parents desire the best for us, but often do not know how to help us. We must take a stand for ourselves, defy the dogma around us, and do what we love. The longer we wait and put off following our true passions instead of following the desires of others, the harder it becomes to switch roads as we CONNER on 11
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Vote or vote
Let’s get critical
COSMIC RELEVANCE with DANIEL HERMAN
STAY TUNED with ELLY OLTERSDORF
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arlier this year, when Davis was still completely new to me, I decided it was time to take the guitar for a spin. Street performance is a wonderful way to get a feel for a new place. I was playing outside Jamba Juice in the Davis Commons when a man in his 20s stopped to listen to the last 30 seconds of my song. As I finished he smiled. “Sonic servitude,” he said over his shoulder as he began to leave. “What? Is that a band?” I asked, taken off guard.
Getting insulted is your rite of passage as a street musician and an artist. He smirked as he continued to walk away. “Oh!” said a coffee drinker sitting behind me. “I get it,” he chuckled. “Wait...” I said, feeling like a joke had just gone over my head. “Fill me in?” “Sonic servitude,” he replied. “It means slave to music.” I was lost. “Huh... that’s uh... nice I guess?” “No it’s uh, not a compliment. Means like, slave to pop, you know — same shit over and over again.” “Um... oh,” I finished awkwardly. I turned back around, confused at what had just happened. It sort of felt like I had been punched in the face by a stranger who then high-fived another stranger over my head. I milled around awkwardly for another few minutes, and then, realizing that my courage had left for the day, packed up. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all. To which a critic might reply: If you don’t have anything nice to play, don’t play it at all. We are all critical. There is no need to be ashamed of it. There is nothing wrong with having tastes, having preference. It is a part of what makes us individuals. At the end of the day though, it will always take more strength to find a passion yourself than to discredit others for theirs. This is not to say that critiques haven’t got an important role in music or art, but there is an important distinction that must be made: constructive criticism is not the same as criticism. Let’s see if you can spot the difference. “Hey, you suck!” “Maybe you should try it an octave up.” “Sounds terrible.” “Hm, I liked the lyrics, you should
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relevant. Not all statistics are so pertinent, though; some are outright bullshit no matter which angle we view them from. To use a famous example, let’s look at Romney’s claim that 47 percent of Americans pay no federal income tax. He argued that, because these people pay no income tax, they would vote Democrat no matter what. While the 47 percent figure was technically correct, the assertion that all 47
enunciate more.” “Your cover ruined the song for me.” Ouch. But let’s see what really separates these two forms of critiques. Constructive criticism, true to its name, is served with the intention of building. It is there to encourage growth. One should not make the mistake of assuming it is always right, but knowing that it comes from a wellmeaning place means it can be taken into consideration. Insults meant to cut down or discourage are easy to recognize. Usually the provider of such insults will deliver these heckles in a moment of overzealous confidence.You can relate to them more than you might think. After all, the street musician is performing to have their voice heard, the hurtful critic is simply returning the sentiment in a less creative manner. It is empowering to put someone else down without any consequence; it is also immensely cowardly. They get to drop a bomb, walk away, and feel like they performed a public service.You get to try and dredge up enough pride to not leave as soon as you finish the song. In this context their opinions have about as much credibility as a mean YouTube comment but it doesn’t make their comments sting any less. Don’t try to defend yourself, it will only validate their efforts. If the internet has taught our generation one thing, it is not to engage with trolls. Getting insulted is your rite of passage as a street musician and an artist. Treat it as such. Don’t try ignoring it — because it will eat at you anyways. Don’t take it to heart — because there is a difference between a mean comment and constructive criticism. Simply put it in your back pocket, and years later, when you pull out that waddedup receipt of an insult, you’ll hardly be able to make out what it says. If every artist listened to every critic, there would be no more artists left in the world on the grounds that “good” art is impossible to attain. Do yourself a favor and don’t try to make “good” art. Simply make art and keep making it. Keep playing on the street corner where you got heckled. Keep writing the song that you were told sounds “exactly like bad 90’s pop.” Keep playing. Keep writing. Keep going. Follow your own standards instead of listening to those who discourage you, and one day you might find that you have attained the impossible. To leave a mean comment, contact ELLY OLTERSDORF at nothankyou@getahobby.com (jk, eroltersdorf@ucdavis.edu).
percent would vote for Obama was grossly misleading. Contrary to what Romney implied, 61 percent of these people work full-time jobs and pay a payroll tax, which the government collects directly from their paychecks. Another 22 percent are citizens over the age of 65, most of whom worked their entire lives until retirement, and who now collect the Social Security they paid into for so many years. On top of that, they fit into the demographic most likely to vote Republican. Romney must have forgotten that. The remaining 17 percent consists of
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he ASUCD senatorial elections start Nov. 12 and the university should be in a political frenzy, right? So I asked my peers, are you going to vote? I’m no statistician, but it appeared that only half of the respondents said they were planning to cast a ballot. Considering every student can vote online, I was curious why anyone wouldn’t vote if it was so convenient. Of those who said they were not going to vote, I asked why not? “I feel like a little ant when I’m voting for politicians,” said one fourth-year
It appears that senators can significantly transform our campus. student. Most answers were a variation of this powerless sentiment, claiming that their voice was silenced in the crowd. Others who weren’t voting also thought ASUCD served no purpose, one calling the candidates “resumébuilders out for personal glory.” This view of a broken system was summarized by another student, “Does ASUCD really do anything?” To be honest, I didn’t know what the student government did for me. Do these senators really impact my experience as an undergraduate? I decided to go to the source, and I interviewed a senatorial candidate to ask them, why they were running? Did they really think they could make a difference? They were convinced that the student government was crucial to campus growth, responding, “ASUCD is a tool to help students, and it can make some serious change.” They cited that Unitrans was a senator’s idea, and that the Experimental College, the Bike Barn and the Coffee House are all under the student government. Their
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commit ourselves more and more. Unfortunately, we often continue to follow others’ ambitions due to fears such as that leaping into the unknown is impossible, that we will fail, or that our parents and/or friends will abandon us. While people may leave us when we change, new people will come into our lives. Truer friends will come when we follow our passions, as those friendships
a few different groups: students in the process of earning a degree so that they may one day pay income taxes; disabled people incapable of working a normal job who must live off government subsistence, soldiers in foreign wars exempt from paying taxes while on active duty and finally, making up a miniscule percentage of the population, the long-term unemployed who Romney might have you believe are taking all of your hard-earned dollars. While statistics can deceive us, they can also reflect important truths about our country. Statistical evidence still holds much more weight than anecdotal
bottom line was that their ideas could influence others to create something real. Whether or not the specific platforms that senators are running on will be implemented is to be seen. However, free public transportation for students was once an idea, and now it’s a reality. It appears that senators can significantly transform our campus. Yet, it seems like many are disenfranchised from our student political affairs. Granted, not everyone can run for Senate. The average student is just trying to go to school, get good grades and get a diploma to get a job. However, if you’ve ever eaten at the CoHo or seen an Entertainment Council concert, you’ve directly benefited from ASUCD. So does this create some sort of responsibility? If you’ve received benefits from the school, do you have an obligation to give back? How does the average student get involved? As always, I asked my fellow scholars. Many said they don’t do much, reasserting that schoolwork is their top priority. One biology major says, “I know it’s bad not to care, but politics aren’t my thing; I’m simply too busy.” And that’s a valid point. It is unreasonable to ask each student to storm the streets asking for revolution, especially during midterm season. But in spite of everything, I still think we can do more. One candidate shared the sentiment that “I can’t do it alone.” Their ideas are only ideas, and they need many people on board to make one concept an actuality. (To see what the candidates are proposing to the student body, you can read their online biographies — it truly doesn’t take long to get informed). Maybe we are all just guppies in a vast ocean. Nonetheless we all hold a piece of power that determines who speaks for us at the table. If you would like to recite the Pledge of Allegiance with DANIEL HERMAN you can email him at dsherman@ucdavis.edu.
will be based on who we really are, not who we pretend to be. In addition, nothing we have learned will go to waste; instead, it will set us apart in our new field as useful knowledge others do not have. However, nothing can replace or substitute for the happiness and peace of mind that comes from following our true callings.
If you wish to share your experiences with parental pressure with WILLIAM CONNER email him at wrconner@ucdavis.edu.
evidence, as we see through the myth of the “welfare queen” who hypothetically uses government assistance to buy drugs, tattoos and an iPhone without actively seeking a job, compared to the fact that over 75 percent of welfare recipients are children. Instead of instantly accepting statistics as truths or lies, we must thoroughly scrutinize them. Statistics themselves do not lie, per se; we’re just fools for believing them. If you think that nine out of 10 statistics that ZACH MOORE uses are crap, go ahead and correct him at zcmoore@ucdavis.edu.
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Beyond conversational exchange and friend tracking activities, Facebook groups have sprung up where members will post goods and services for sale. Those looking to buy can also post requests, if what they’re looking for isn’t already on the page. One of the largest and most active of these pages is the Free & For Sale group. This page, and all the others, are under the umbrella “Groups at Davis,” meaning that all members have to have a UC Davis email address. On Free & For Sale, it is often difficult to say what students will find, as the group is in constant flux. In the course of 24 hours, a member might see postings for anything from bikes to appliances, furniture, video game consoles and iPhones. A seller might list a price and promise an item to the first person that meets it. He or she might also post a starting bid and sell to the highest bidder. Every now and then, a member might even spot the coveted “Free” item that is the page’s namesake. With good timing, I
was able to get a free pizza someone had posted that afternoon. “The Free and For Sale page works like an online yard sale,” Beatriz Aguilar said. Aguilar is a UC Davis graduate who majored in microbiology, and is currently one of the admins for the Free & For Sale group. “I think what keeps this page active is the variety of things that you can find, from furniture to electronics, basically everything college students need when moving into apartments. [It] also gives students a way to sell their items when moving out,” Aguilar said. As the months get colder, the group has seen an increase in postings and sales of personal heaters. For those who can’t find what they want on Free & For Sale, there are several groups devoted to individual categories, like furniture, textbooks, bikes and food. Michelle Fernandes, a fourth-year communications major, is the founder and admin for Clothing and Accessories, as well as an equivalent group geared toward men. She said she decided to create the groups after seeing, and finding some success with, a similar group specifically
for her hometown. “I think these pages have been so popular because people love to bargain. People love to make extra money on the side while getting rid of things they really don't need or use,” Fernandes said. Clothing and Accessories recently exemplified the way these exchange groups keep things from going to waste. Halloween costumes, items generally used very little, dominated the group in the weeks leading up to the holiday. Other groups can be helpful to students looking to free up space in their homes, earn money or just help out fellow students. Anyone looking for a desk, a table or a dresser might try out Furniture: Free & For Sale. All manner of bikes and bike supplies can probably be found on Bikes For Sale. A student might be lucky enough to grab tickets to an upcoming show or sporting event on Tickets for Sale. For those with extra food or those in need of dinner, Food Trading facilitates the exchange of food, while a good meal may only be a swipe away on Sell/Buy DC Swipes. Textbook Exchange and UC Davis
Textbook Marketplace can help students skip the bookstore, depending on the popularity of the title they’re looking for. Oftentimes, the books listed on the group are cheaper than the Memorial Union bookstores, but it becomes more important to pay attention to the condition of the book and whether it is the correct edition. Of course, not everyone is selling goods. Students with cars might be looking for extra gas money, and may turn to UC Davis Ride Sharing to offer rides to anyone with a similar destination, for a fee. Kiha Lee, a recently graduated economics major, created the Ride Sharing group to make coordination easier. “Most members of the group use it to go home or to visit other campuses. I think everyone likes the idea of having someone to talk to on their drives, and saving money is always great,” Lee said. Facebook could be a valuable resource to those willing to put in the effort. Diligence is rewarded, as keeping track of particular pages could mean the difference between a free pizza from someone who didn’t want theirs and having to buy your own. n
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running, The Aggie has decided to reduce the number of endorsements this quarter. Additionally, The Aggie believes that many of the remaining candidates are running on unrealistic platforms, most of which surmise to lobbying facets of campus that
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Officers from the Davis Police Department (DPD) have worked with campus police to increase patrols around the city for the first six weeks of school as part of their Fall Enforcement plan. The enforcement plan will return for another six weeks at the start of Spring Quarter. “Fall Enforcement is simply the enforcement component of a more comprehensive plan to discourage illegal, irresponsible and dangerous behavior,” said Lieutenant Paul Doroshov of the DPD. Doroshov said the police experience the most parties, crowded bars and underage drinking at the beginning of each academic calendar year. “The goals [of the enforcement plans] revolve around community safety,” Doroshov said. Excessive alcohol consumption by college-aged residents and visitors alike can lead to noise complaints and felony-level assaults. He said the police stay visible and proactive to help minimize traffic collisions, violent crimes and other disturbances associated with large parties. “We have learned, from past mistakes, that not jumping out ahead of these issues contributes to more conflict and greater problems later,” Doroshov said. The enforcement plan increases the number of officers on duty during the most active hours and works closely with UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD), according to Doroshov. “The end results we are shooting for are higher levels of compliance with the law, a safer atmosphere and a higher level of understanding between the students and police officers,” Doroshov said. Based on the police department's statistics, Doroshov said it's unlikely that most students will ever be detained or arrested. To minimize student arrests, he said they also work with various campus groups and organizations to help educate students. “[The] enforcement has its place, but it is not the only way we make Davis safer,” Doroshov said. One group aiding the Fall Enforcement program this year is the UC Davis' Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) intervention service. Jillian Kern, assistant student of the ATOD, said that the Fall Enforcement program started as a research project back in 2002. The main goals were to build a better sense of community, pro-
mote party safety and increase high visibility enforcement. The methods were known to positively affect a general population and were eventually refitted for a college environment. “It's the beginning of the quarter, freshmen don't necessarily know what they're getting into, people are excited to be back,” Kern said. A large part of educating people means clearing up the misconceptions that seem to create themselves. In a recent survey by the ATOD, students believed 93.5 percent of their peers had drunk alcohol in the last 30 days. The truth is that 29 percent of students claim to have never drunk an alcoholic beverage. Kern said that the ATOD-run website, safeparty.ucdavis.edu, does more than just give tips on how to drink responsibly. The website also has information for partygoers and party throwers, a list of laws and policies and advice for avoiding harmful drug use. For example, the website states that mixing marijuana with alcohol can have disastrous results. Marijuana can reduce symptoms of nausea, but when mixed with copious amounts of drink, it will work against you. If you mix the two in dangerous quantities, the marijuana will suppress your body's need to expel the excess alcohol, absorbing it into your stomach and increasing chances of alcohol poisoning. Additionally, male and female bodies metabolize alcohol differently. Even if they weigh the same, a female may have a higher blood alcohol content after consuming the same amount as a male. The website also suggests obtaining a noise permit if you plan on having a loud party. However, the permit does not grant complete immunity from noise violations. The application for noise permits has several troublesome limitations and requirements. “For us they seem to work well,” said Geoff Dodson, president of Sigma Chi. “I've been told that dispatch will even be notified ahead of time so cops don't waste time coming over here only to find out we are cleared for noise.” It's important to note Dodson's events have taken place on campus within UCDPD's jurisdiction. Dodson mentioned however, that from what he's heard, off campus noise permits are tougher to obtain. Though Fall Enforcement recently ended, it will return in the spring, and Lieutenant Doroshov is looking for student volunteers to get involved with the enforcement plans. n
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Cont. from page 6 structured whites and blacks, oversized tailored trousers, bohemian harem pants, bell-bottoms, transparents, metallics, leather, plaid, punk, military and camo. Now, out of all these trends, I recommend to choose one or two that resonate with your personal style the most and to thrift clothes from flea markets or Goodwill that best resemble the look you are going for. Hand-me-downs and raiding your parents’ closets for vintage pieces are also great ways to access certain trends without having to deal with the expense of purchasing entirely new clothes. James’ Notes: Accessories are a great way to tailor any look to any style you want. For example, adding a studded cuff or bracelet to a very simple outfit can give you that extra punk edge you’re looking for to complete your look. Remember, it’s all in the wrist. Q&A with Jenna Chandler 1. If you could describe your personal
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According to Pardee, the lecture series had existed in some form since the 1970s, although it became more ambitious around 2001, when the program began to feature seven to eight speakers a year. The coordinator position for the lecture series is offered to a second-year graduate student in the Art Studio Department who volunteers for it. This year, the position is shared by Brett Davis and Alyssa Lempesis. The speakers are chosen by the various faculty members and graduate students in the art department. “We cast a fairly wide net to the other grads in the department,” Davis said. “We ask for suggestions for potential lecturers from various fields, and then meet with our mentors. We narrow the list down
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PlayStation 3 respectively. Even at the time they were merely serviceable games, and the ensuing years have not treated them well. I doubt we’ll feel the same way about the PS4’s Killzone: Shadow Fall or the Xbox One’s Dead Rising 3 in a few years. But I’m also excited about some of the community features that Microsoft and Sony are pushing forward with the Xbox One and PS4. I love the idea of pressing the “share” button on the PS4 controller in order to upload a quick gameplay video if I destroy a boss or solve an incredibly difficult puzzle in record time. Additionally, on day one users will be able to stream through the console’s Twitch integration. As someone who streams regularly, I couldn’t be happier with the inclusion of that feature. I freely admit that a lot of the appeal of
ARTSWEEK Cont. from page 6 In this visionary memoir, based on a groundbreaking New York Times Magazine story, award-winning journalist Katy Butler ponders her parents’ desires for good deaths and the forces within medicine that stood in the way. POE TRY NIGH T AT J O H N N ATSO UL AS GALLERY T HUR SDAY, NOV. 7, 8 P. M . , FR E E NATSOULAS GALLERY, 521 FIRST ST.
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2. Who or what is your style icon? I don’t really follow celebrities or designers too closely; I prefer to make my own style. But in terms of red carpet events, I love Selena Gomez’s outfits. 3. What are your three must-have items in your wardrobe? A colorful bikini top to make a white lace crop-top more dynamic. High-waisted skirts for those mornings when I only have 10 minutes to get ready.Yoga pants for lazy days. 4. What is your favorite accessory and why? I don’t like to wear too many accessories, but I do love earrings. I prefer studs that catch the light and reflect well. Simple, but cute. 5. Where do you love to shop and why? I try not to go shopping too often because I think it’s important to recycle clothing by making old pieces fit the current season. I am also disheartened by the clothing indus-
based on availabilities and who would be more likely to respond to our solicitations.” Davis and Lempesis then contact the potential lecturers to discover their schedules and use that to select the most preferred speakers. “Personally, I wanted to have the Los Angeles-based painter Laura Owens speak,” Davis said. “She was interested from the get-go and it happened to fit in her schedule, so she will be arriving later in the winter.” Not all of the lecturers in the series are artists. For instance, Bill Arning, who will visit Davis in April, is the curator of Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. “We have a writer and curator, a couple of painters, a sculptor and a new media artist,” Davis said. “It’s always good to mix it up, and I feel proud of the group.” To see the full list of speakers, visit arts. ucdavis.edu. n
new consoles is the potential for greatness more so than immediate results. When I first get the PS4 I’ll probably play the thing 24/7 before I get burned out. At that point it may collect dust for a month or two while I wait for more games to come out. Eventually we’ll get to a point in which both consoles feature large and diverse video game libraries, but that takes time. As they say, patience is a virtue. The release of these consoles will also add fuel to the Sony vs. Microsoft debate, but I honestly don’t care who comes out on top this holiday season. I only preordered the PS4, but the most important thing is a sense of competition. That brings out the best in both companies and in turn rewards the video game audience. In the meantime, I’m going to obsessively read about these new consoles while I impatiently wait for my PS4 to arrive. I hope to provide some early impressions of the new console in the next edition of the Aggie Arcade. n
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try and it makes me uncomfortable purchasing clothing made with “cheap labor.” But I try to make old clothes work with new trends by using new outfit combinations, taking my sisters’ old clothes that they no longer wear, and bringing old clothes from years ago back to life when old styles come back in season. 6. What is your most treasured item in your wardrobe? My black peacoat is my favorite item in my wardrobe in late fall, winter and early spring — especially in Davis, where the weather can get much colder than it does back in Southern California. I love that it can go nicely with a variety of outfits. 7. How has your style changed since high school? My style has changed so much since high school. Back then, I always wore a black T-shirt, jeans and Vans or Converse. Now, I prefer dresses and skirts in any weather. My fashion style changed as my music taste changed. When I was a teenager, I listened to really dark, intense music. Now, I prefer fun, dance-y music.
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in music and management prompted him to write the album Evening Train, which ultimately became his first mark in the music world. Since then, Flannery has released three albums and has received much critical acclaim. Third Space’s director, Lauren Norton, describes Flannery’s music as reminiscent of the styling of artists such as Nick Cave and Tom Waits. “When he was starting out, he won a songwriting competition that was judged by Tom Waits, and you can hear the influence in his songs,” Norton said. “There’s real pain and longing and anger, although in person and onstage, he is mild-mannered and shy and self-deprecating.” Flannery’s most recent album release, Red to Blue, took a total of two years to finish. The songwriting process for the album was apparently a challenge for Flannery. On his website, he quotes that he’d developed writer’s block from touring extensively in promotion of his sophomore album, White Lies. To find inspiration, Flannery ventured to the States, spending time in Boston and Nashville. In an email interview, Flannery explained how his travels assisted with his songwriting. “I suppose being away from home and meeting new people in new places opens your mind up,” Flannery said. “Not knowing anyone also allows you to feel a little freer. When you come from a small town where everybody knows each other a feeling of anonymity can be good for you.” Thus came twelve songs that now comprise the 2012 album. Red to Blue’s
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full of beautiful, deeply colored flowers,” Downing said. “I grew up surrounded by color and that’s part of why I’m drawn to it; we love what we’re familiar with and that comes through in my art.” Because the gallery is meant to display both types of media side by side, it will be up to the artists to decide how they’d like to showcase their work. Frank Roe, a member of the International House art committee, said that choosing artists that would go well together is a long, careful process. “We had long conversations with both Downing and Kidd on how they thought their art would fit together,” Roe said. “Their work seems to fit nicely to one another, but the artists themselves are in charge of putting the artwork up and they decide how they want their pieces to connect.” One of the main goals of this gallery is to inspire conversation about the pieces among art enthusiasts. Since the gallery is free to the public, many people may stroll through the International House to view the art, but the art committee hopes that The Traveling Eye will spark more than just a quick walk-through. Jeffrey Granett, the current head chair of the International House art committee, felt that Downing and Kidd’s work offered more than just a skin deep image; it offered intuition about the state of the
8. What does fashion mean to you? Fashion is incredibly important to my identity as a feminine queer woman. I feel that masculinity or androgyny is often more valued than femininity in queer spaces. So not only does my style challenge stereotypes in mainstream society, but it also challenges expectations within the queer community. My clothing is more than just decoration; it is a statement. 9. What items do you recommend our readers to incorporate in their wardrobes for the fall season? If you’d like, don’t forget to incorporate cheerful colors into your fall wardrobes. The weather makes our town look gloomy with darkened skies and leafless trees. Maybe a splash of color will brighten your day — or somebody else’s day. 10. What final tips can you give to our fashion-forward readers? At the end of the day, the only person who needs to be happy with your outfit is you. Wear clothes that make you feel happy and confident. n
tracks explore themes of romance, melancholy and politics. Flannery stated how Red to Blue might differ from his previous works. “It’s a little more layered instrumentally than the other stuff,” Flannery said. “Strings and brass feature a bit. I’ve also tried to tone down the American accent I had in previous albums.” Norton described the album as having melodious songs with lyrics that accurately describe human emotions. “The emotion draws you in at first, and then the melodies carry you off. The lyrics are smart and piercingly accurate,” Norton said. “In ‘Keeping Score,’ a song on the new album, he says,‘I see you talking with those men it wouldn’t faze me / Now you’ve been laughing with my friends, it drives me crazy’ and I think it’s such a devastatingly good couplet about the harder times in a relationship.” Flannery’s current tour is in celebration of Red to Blue’s release. While Flannery has frequently performed along the East Coast, there have only been a few stops along the West Coast. His Davis performance will be his Central Valley debut. Flannery’s show at Third Space will have a living room set-up to create a warm and inviting ambience to complement the evening’s soundtrack. Third Space’s events coordinator, Sally Hensel, anticipates an overall charming outcome. “I like songwriters that can tell a good story, and I think that’s definitely what we’ll find,” Hensel said. “It’s really amazing that someone of such a big name is traveling so far to come and perform for us. It should be a really good treat.” For more information on Mick Flannery’s performance at Third Space, please visit thirdspacedavis.com. n
natural world and faraway destinations. “I’m always looking to see if a piece of art says anything to me,” Granett said. “It should communicate feelings, ideas and opinions when I look at it. Is it a conversation piece or is it just decoration? Will people want to discuss it with one another? These are the important questions.” Through this gallery, the art committee hopes to attract interested observers and artists, including UC Davis students. Ray Borton, founder of the art committee, expressed his interest in all types of media being displayed, and his hopes that UC Davis undergraduates and graduates alike could take advantage of the free International House gallery. “We take all media of art, including fabrics, weavings, paintings, photography and print,” Burton said. “We try to display a variety of things for everyone to enjoy.” Students are encouraged to send in their artwork for future galleries to the International House. Roe believes that once students visit this gallery, they can decide if they’d like to participate as an artist. “It’s a lot of time and effort to create a gallery, but it’s good experience and it will be presented in a fine manner,” Roe said. The Traveling Eye will run from Nov. 8 to Dec. 7 in the main gallery at the International House. Admission is free. For information on how you can submit your artwork, visit internationalhousedavis.org/programs/art-exhibits/. n
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Thai of the Davis Downtown Business Association in an email interview. Among some of the highlights of this upcoming ArtAbout, the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance will have stilt walkers, a small performance and a raffle to win tickets to their upcoming production of “Spring Awakening” at the E Street Plaza from 6 to 8 p.m. At their booth, attendees can learn about upcoming productions, such as ones by internationally renowned Granada Artistsin-Residence, three student showcases, the Shakespeare-On-a-Shoestring (SOS) class production as well as unticketed Institute for Theatre, Dance and Performance (ITDP) programs. At the Pence Gallery, there will be a dedication ceremony for its first mural, created by Anthony Padilla, from 7 to 8 p.m. The piece is titled “Solar Compass” and it is 22 by 22 feet, making it the tallest public mural in Davis. Using vibrant spray paint, Padilla addresses the plight of honeybees and the need for alternative sources of energy. The Pence Gallery will also be having its annual Holiday Market, where various crafts and artworks can be bought for the holiday season. There will also be live music by the band Big Sticky Mess. First Street Real Estate will be exhibiting a series of photographic prints that they purchased from Berlin-based photographer Erik Johansson. “My images communicate stories, like dreams,” Johansson said in an email interview. “It’s up to every person to make up their own
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working-class Tea Party advocate who comes to reevaluate his stance on American health care after his wife is diagnosed with cancer. Joe’s story is told through a police interrogation regarding his ill wife’s death. Though the play is not autobiographical, Milligan’s inspiration to write the play is seeded in his personal experiences. After being left without health care in a time when he needed it most, Milligan discussed feeling particularly compelled to write Mercy Killers. “Having that situation myself further motivated me and made me want to write something,” Milligan said. “I really wanted to create work that also reflected my own beliefs, who I am as a citizen and as my own thinker.” Additionally, Milligan said his involvement with the Occupy Wall Street movement and his arrest as a result of this involvement compelled him even further to write a play with social implications. “That experience really changed my life,” Milligan said. “[My arrest] made me
story around each piece, I just give them an image and a title to start with.” Johansson, who has appeared on TED talks, combines different realistic elements together to create photo-surrealistic photographs. At Studio 21, artists Lauren Brandy and Thelma Weatherford will be exhibiting some of their paintings. The show is titled “Small & Sweet” to account for the small paintings and the sweet desserts that will be available. Weatherword’s pieces are abstract, while Brandy’s works feature impressionistic Central Valley landscapes that play with atmospherics. “I try to connect through my art,” Brandy said. “I think people who are also in love with the landscape in the Central Valley can find a connection to what I see as well. Not just visually, but also emotionally.” At The Artery, the show “Street Play” features photographer Anne Miller, who responds to urban landscapes by moving in close with her camera to capture details that are otherwise overlooked by passers-by. Feature photographs will include images from San Francisco, San Luis Obispo and Davis, among other places. Art-is-Davis will be serving refreshments to go along with their exhibit of four artists, under which include works in acrylic, watercolor, oil, mixed media and printmaking. The artists will be Marieke de Waard, Seana Burke, Jan Walker and Joanne Andresen. Other venues include, among others, Armadillo Music, the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, the International House, the John Natsoulas Gallery, Nestware, Paulina’s Boutique and Studio 26. For more information and for an ArtAbout guide and map, visit davisdowntown.com. n
question myself. Is it enough to just do another Shakespeare play? Why don’t we also have a theater that’s more politically engaged?” It was after these two events in Milligan’s life that he wrote and began performing Mercy Killers. For the first six months, performances were small — in classrooms and miscellaneous venues where Milligan performed for free. The portable aspect of Mercy Killers is something Milligan said he finds very important. Without the necessity of venues or producers, Milligan is able to show his production to a wider audience. He intended Mercy Killers to be a social advocacy justice piece, and being able to perform for as many people as possible is one of his goals. Today, much larger audiences are seeing Mercy Killers. Milligan has performed for the Minnesota House of Representatives, at the Edinburgh Theater Festival in Scotland and will be performing Mercy Killers off Broadway from January to February of 2014. The current tour of Mercy Killers, which will be coming to Davis, is in conjunction with the Campaign for a Healthy California.The Campaign for a Healthy California
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who volunteer so many hours of their time for the company.” Not only are the behind-the-scenes crew all volunteers, but so are all the actors involved in the Davis Musical Theater Company. All 25 actors in the production of Oliver!, ranging in age from young children to adults, practice five days a week. “We chose to do this show because it involves seniors, adults, teens and kids. What’s nice is that although it is a childhood tale, it is a musical that appeals to all ages, and requires actors of all ages as well. We have a lot of real-life families in the show, so it’s fitting,” Isaacson said. “It also happens to be my wife’s favorite book. She basically adapts the movie representation, but in musical form, while adding a couple of her own twists.” Jan Isaacson carefully selected the actors for their respective roles in the show, such as Brooke Flores, who plays the character of Charlotte, the undertaker’s daughter. A UC Davis alumna, Flores recently joined the Davis Musical Company, and Oliver! will be her first performance with them. “It’s been such a great outlet being able to play the character of Charlotte, because I feel like I’m not anything like her in real life,” Flores said. “I’m not at all bossy or particularly flirtatious in reality, so it’s fun to get to come out and get to play someone who is totally different. It’s also just a lot of fun to get to
is a statewide campaign seeking to bring guaranteed health care to all Californians. The campaign is hoping to use Mercy Killers as a tool to raise awareness and support for the Affordable Care Act, which Californians will have the opportunity to vote on in 2017. “The people of California have to be ready to say yes to [The Affordable Care Act], and if we don’t provide them with an opportunity to come together, to have a vision of what [universal health care] could look like, we won’t win,” said Cindy Young, a health care reform advocate who coordinated the California tour. “This is a chance for us to start to do that.” California performances of Mercy Killers will contain three components: the actual production, a discussion with a panel of local experts on the issues of health care reform and an opportunity for audience members to share their own personal experiences with health care. The personal storytelling element is one that Young finds particularly important. “Data and statistics often leave us cold. The power of storytelling is what gets people to do something different,” Young said. “I’ve been a health reform advocate for 30
play the stereotypical teenage girl.” Flores, like many of the other actors in the musical, is not at all trained as a singer. Also, none of the actors use any microphones, so they rely purely on the power of their voices to project throughout the theater. Mike Mechanic, who has had a 20year long acting career, plays the role of Fagin, the conniving career criminal who trains the group of children to pickpocket. Mechanic discussed his role in the musical. “Fagin is, in a sense, the quintessential bad guy with a good heart,” Mechanic said. “The show totally takes on a different atmosphere when Fagin steps on the scene. I’ve only recently gotten into musicals, but what I have noticed is, that in big musicals like this one, you have to be the kind of character that people want to see. I have to act like the kind of Fagin that people are accustomed to seeing, which is fun and exciting.” Mechanic is not only an actor, but is also a producer for CBS in Sacramento. Being fully immersed in film daily, he spends a lot of time with actors, and he described the Davis Musical Theatre Company as being full of talent. “There is honestly more talent on this stage than any other theater company I have worked for in the past,” Mechanic said. “There are people in this production that could be professional actors, if they wanted to be. The beauty of this is that everyone does this for fun. This is our outlett.” Tickets are from $9 to $18 and can be purchased online at dmtc.org. n
years, and I’ve never seen a play this compelling, to help move people to do something different.” Those involved in the California Mercy Killers tour are excited to bring the production to a college-aged audience. They feel that with the future of health care in our country unclear, it is important for youth, as well as all ages, to begin developing their own positions on the issue. “We believe that the opportunity to tell the story of our broken health care system is a much better way to reach people who might not know about this approach, or who might not want to get involved into what they see as a political quagmire,” said Jodi Reid, director of the California Alliance for Retired Americans, in an email. Milligan too hopes that the storytelling component of Mercy Killers will allow the production to reach a wider audience than a traditional political campaign would. “Adhering to facts and ideological debates is one thing, but to sit and bear witness to the human stories that give rise to those things is very important,” Milligan said. To learn more about the Davis performance of Mercy Killers, visit mercykillerstheplay.com. n
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he is so good, and the bane of my team’s existence, my disgust for James exists. My hatred for the “King” bleeds over to his kingdom, the Miami Heat. Though I am a Lakers fan, I would much rather see the Celtics — the archrivals of my beloved Lakers — win the championship than Miami hoist up the trophy for another year. Some might call this dislike “idiotic” and “petty.” And they may be right. Some might say “LeBron is a nice person,” and “It’s just basketball.” They too may be right. But you know what? This is what makes sports great. Having heroes and villains in sports makes the rivalries between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees mean something. This is why Lakers fans hate the Boston Celtics, and more importantly, why sports fans love the game. From the time we are young, we learn to see things in black and white, good and bad. There is Batman and there is the Joker. There is Ash and there is Team Rocket. How I wish this extended to the real world. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. As we grow older, we realize things aren’t always as clear cut as we once thought. Things aren’t always innately good or innately bad. Yet, for sports, they can be.The beauty of sports is that they manage to capture childlike qualities which are long-lost from most aspects of our lives. It is socially acceptable to yell and cheer for your teams, berate someone who doesn’t do their job well and probably most importantly, hate teams and players because they rival your favorite team. For me, my hatred of LeBron fuels my love of basketball. Don’t get me wrong, if LeBron
James never were to have played basketball, I would still manage to love the game. What my dislike for “King” James does is make me more invested in teams that I would normally not care about. The Bobcats against the Heat? Let’s go Kemba Walker. Bringing this back away from my hate of LeBron — which is enormous and can span multiple columns — this “hatred” which many hardcore sports fans fall victim to is something which shouldn’t be looked down upon. We shouldn’t be labeled “crazy sports fans.” If anything, this fanatic hatred of opposing teams builds anticipation and drama, which ends up producing a better sporting event for everyone. These fans help make the events special. This type of rivalry and dedication is the norm for collegiate athletic programs such as Duke, Alabama and even UCLA. I’m not saying that Davis doesn’t have this. In fact, I believe that UC Davis can have a thriving athletics program with intense fans. However, I believe those who are interested in sports — and I acknowledge that not everyone is — aren’t as invested in UC Davis athletics as they could be. If more students could get behind the rivalries like the Causeway Classic or the Battle for the Golden Horseshoe, I believe UC Davis might have the same type of intensity in its athletics program that many dream of. I know that I have always dreamed of going to a Duke versus North Carolina basketball game. The intensity of the event leaps off the television screen every time I see a Blue Devil versus Tar Heel game. Maybe one day, people will have that same feeling about a UC Davis/Sacramento State game. n
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Steidlmayer’s journey to being a coach began from a young age. “I always loved sports. As a kid I could see myself as a coach, and it ended up that way,” Coach Steidlmayer said. “There were a lot of things that I was able to take from my youth coaches.” Steidlmayer played collegiately for three years when he attended UCSD, and then became an assistant on the UC Davis team when he came here for his graduate studies. The segue from player to coach figured to be difficult, but Steidlmayer handled it with deft touch. “It was a smooth transition to coach,” Steidlmayer said. “As a senior in college, I was looking to help the younger guys get better.” “There was a massive amount to learn though,” Steidlmayer said. “Learning the different personalities, understanding the pulse of your team. I’ve had a lot of good assistant coaches.” The people with whom you surround yourself with are very often a reflection of yourself, and the man that coach Steidlmayer has had with him to help adjust to being the UC Davis head coach is just that. Assistant coach Michael Meyer played under coach Steidlmayer at UCSD and then played on the men’s professional tour afterwards. He came with coach Steidlmayer to UC Davis at the start of the 2012
season. “Michael’s a first-rate guy and has gone through the ups and downs of being a tennis player,” coach Steidlmayer said. “He still has a good tennis level, and is a great buffer between myself and the players.” Coach Steidlmayer gives his easy grin with that last sentence as he admits that sometimes when things get intense on court, he needs someone there to help smooth things out with the players. “He explains to the guys when they ask ‘Why’s coach getting on me like that?’” laughs Steidlmayer. “He’s a really valuable guy.” Coach Steidlmayer always thinks as a coach first and foremost, deferring credit for the UC Davis men’s tennis turnaround these past two years to his players. “All the players are trying very hard to improve,” he says. “We’ve recruited well and the outlook is very good for the short term. I think we’re headed in the right direction.” That is certainly true, but it is very much a credit to Eric Steidlmayer’s skill and intelligence. A major factor in determining a coach’s worth is often not to maintain a successful program, but rather to build one. Steidlmayer did both of those at UCSD and is now continuing that brilliance here at UC Davis. “I am happy I’m here,” closed Steidlmayer. “Our players are trying their butts off to represent UCD and it’s appreciated.” UC Davis is happy that you’re here too, Coach. n
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Men’s soccer amps up for season finale
Aggie defenders secure a tackle against Cal Poly.
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JORDANNA BADDELEY sports@theaggie.org Any hopes the Aggies had of finishing their season at .500 diminished before their very eyes last on Nov. 2 in the Big Sky matchup against the Cal Poly Mustangs. After the loss, UC Davis’ season record falls to 3-7. Despite playing on their home turf at Aggie Stadium, it was UC Davis’ three turnovers, inefficiency on third down and overall lack of execution on both offense and defense that cost them the win and led to a 34-16 victory for the Mustangs. “[I am] thoroughly disgusted,” coach Ron Gould said. “We had some chances to make some plays, but we got some players that didn’t run the right route, didn’t get in the window and we throw a key interception.” UC Davis has struggled offensively for most of the season, despite the remarkable play and efforts of junior running back Gabe Manzanares, who became the first Aggie to rush over 1,000 yards since Matt Massari rushed for 1,274 in 2002. “That running back is legit,” Cal Poly coach Tim Walsh said. “He’s a great player.” Manzanares rushed for 141 yards on 29 carries. The City College of San Francisco junior transfer now has 1,031 yards rushing this season. “Obviously that’s an awesome achievement,” Manzanares said regarding the feat. “I [attribute] all the success to the O-line, my fullback Dalton Turay, the tight ends and the receivers blocking down field. It’s a team effort.”
UC Davis performed well in the first half, holding Cal Poly to zero yards passing, leading possession time, and tying the game 13-13 at the half on a 16-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Randy Wright to senior tight end Taylor Sloat. However, the Aggies struggled to contain the Mustang running attack in the second half, which had accumulated 221 yards rushing by intermission. It was the Mustangs’ triple-option, successfully run by substitute quarterback Chris Brown, which frustrated the Aggie defense.The sophomore Mustang ran in three touchdowns and rushed for 195 yards. Regardless of Brown’s efforts, UC Davis was still in the game and only trailed 20-16 at the beginning of the fourth quarter. That was until Cal Poly safety Alex Hubbard intercepted a pass and ran the ball 29 yards to the Aggies’ 32yard line.The Mustangs capitalized on the play, finishing a nine-play drive with a 5-yard rushing touchdown from Brown with less than six minutes left in the game. To add insult to injury, the Mustangs recovered a Manzanares fumble on what appeared to be the Aggies’ last chance to stay in the game. CP advanced 43 yards in eight plays, and ended the possession with yet another Brown 5-yard rushing TD. UC Davis was outscored 21-3 in the second half. “I wish we could go back and play it all over again,” said senior linebacker Steven Pitts. “It all came down to executing.” UC Davis has a bye this weekend and will face North Dakota on Nov. 16. n
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Preview The Aggies travel to Sacramento for the much-anticipated final game of the regular season and a huge redemption match for the Aggies. After an upsetting loss to Sac State on Oct. 26 at home, the UC Davis men’s soccer team is hungry to prove once again that they are the best team in the area. “We are all a little embarrassed of our previous performance against them and are looking to make up for it with a big win,” Wiesenfarth said. With two wins this week UC Davis finally snapped their losing streak and set themselves up well points wise for the upcoming Big West tournament quarterfinals. “If we play these last two games like we did against Santa Barbara, we will come away with six points,” Wiesenfarth said.
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Drinkin’ that Haterade ith the recent crowning ring ceremony for “King” James and the Miami Heat, I can feel my soul slowly being shattered into metaphorical pieces. My friends and family all pretty much know of my long-standing disgust for Mr. James. Anytime someone has the gall to make statements which makes it sound like the world revolves around them, I generally lose all respect for that person. This has happened multiple times in the illustrious career of James,
Who to Watch With the devastating double overtime loss several weeks ago at the hands of UC Santa Barbara still fresh in the minds of UC Davis fans and players alike, a rematch on Nov. 2 was just what the team needed to snap out of their three-game losing streak. UC Davis’ first game against No. 7 ranked UCSB this season was at home on Oct. 19. In front of a packed crowd the Aggies forced the Gauchos into double overtime, but with less than a minute left Santa Barbara scored the coveted golden goal, taking the match 3-2. Although the Aggies played hard, they could not wait for a rematch, which finally came this past weekend. The Aggies recently traveled for a rematch with top-ranked Santa Barbara on Nov. 2. Leading up to what ultimately ended in a double overtime 1-1 draw, junior forward Matt Sheldon found the back of the net midway through the second half of regulation play. UCSB then answered back with a late goal to even it up 1-1 and take the game into overtime. The game remained tied at 1-1 until the game finished. Matt Sheldon has been a pivotal part of this team all year long and leads the team with five goals this season. His talent was on display once again with the clutch goal he scored on the Nov. 2 matchup with the Gauchos. Another key player who played well against the Gauchos on Nov. 2 was redshirt freshman forward Dashiell MacNamara, who teed up a clean cross to the waiting Sheldon in the box. MacNamara has one assist and two goals on the season and is expected to do big things for the Aggies in the upcoming years. Although the rematch between the Gauchos and Aggies ended in a double overtime tie, the players still feel that there is plenty of room for improvement and are eager to finally get a breakout win. Another player who has been solid for the Aggies all season is junior forward Matt Wiesenfarth. “We should have won but we just couldn’t hold onto the win again,” Wiesenfarth said. “We played really well for 89 minutes though and definitely deserved a victory.” However, that victory remained once again just out of reach. With the two final games of the regular season fast approaching, Wiesenfarth and the rest of the team only have a few opportunities left to get those wins and finish the season on a high note.
such as the 2011 interview he gave to GQ. “Even my family gets spoiled at times watching me do things that I do, on and off the court,” James said. Do you understand why I hate LeBron now? Well this isn’t completely true. My hatred is partly because I despise his character and partly because he is good. If LeBron James was a scrub who couldn’t dribble a basketball, I wouldn’t care about him. But because COLUMN on 17
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Facing off against the Menlo College Oaks in their first exhibition game of the year, the UC Davis men’s basketball squad dominated throughout for an easy victory. The Aggies were led by the pairing of junior forward Iggy Nujic and freshman guard Brynton Lemar, both of whom played their first game in the Pavilion. Nujic had 12 points and eight rebounds on 50 percent shooting from the floor while Lemar scored 11 points and added four rebounds and three assists. “Those guys, I think they were tonight who they have been in practice,” coach Les said. They are talented, they are skilled, they bring some energy and enthusiasm. They like to play, they fit in well to our system and they have been productive in practice.” Entering the game, the Aggies had a clear size advantage with forward Keith
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Bowman the lone Oak standing over 6’5”. Menlo College started the game playing three guards, all of whom are 6’3” or shorter. Both Nujic and senior forward Josh Richart feasted upon this small lineup in the first half, with Richart tallying 12 points and six rebounds to go along with three blocks and stiff interior defense. Richart managed to rack up three and ones in the first half and seemed to score at will through a combination of post moves and jump shots. “It has been a big focus for our team this year, just working on our inside play, so it was good to get a tune-up going against someone else,” said Richart. Overall, the Aggies were able to take advantage of this size mismatch to the tune of 42 points in the paint, dwarfing the 18 scored by the Oaks. The Aggies also continuously pushed the ball in transition with junior guard Corey Hawkins and freshman guard Darius Graham, the latter of whom con
tinually sped past his defenders for easy looks at the rim.This led to 14 transition points for UC Davis. The Oaks, likely understanding the offensive threat that Hawkins possesses, seemed to focus their defensive pressure on him. This allowed for several easy dump-off and drive-and-kick opportunities for Hawkins who amassed five assists despite a poor scoring output of eight points. At halftime, the Aggies had scored 46 points on 48.5 percent shooting while forcing the Oaks into 24.2 percent shooting and eight turnovers. The second half proved to be a much closer contest as the Aggies allowed their second unit to gain experience. The Oaks shot only 30.6 percent from the field, but hit four three pointers. More importantly, they forced UC Davis to shoot 41.9 percent, including a reproachable 22.2 percent from beyond the arc.
VIC ANDERSON sports@theaggie.org Eric Steidlmayer carries an amiable smile and a wry sense of humor wherever he goes. He is focused and intense as well, clearly intent on bringing his savvy experience and intelligence to work with him every day as the UC Davis men’s head tennis coach. Steidlmayer has stayed close to his roots throughout his life and career. He started out at UC San Diego, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in 1996, and then gained a Master's degree in economics from UC Davis in 1998. He then became the head coach of the men's tennis program at UC San Diego that same year. He became the winningest coach in UCSD history, compiling 12 consecutive NCAA Division II postseason appearances highlighted by an incredible 20-0 season in 2011. And after all that Steidlmayer elected
The Aggies managed to break out several highlight reel moments in the second half, including a steal and breakaway dunk by freshman Georgi Funtarov. With 10:23 remaining in the game, junior forward Clint Bozner followed up a missed shot with a dunk and hung on the rim before finding Oaks player Keith Bowman for an undesired piggyback ride. Bowman promptly removed Bozner from his back and was assessed the game’s lone technical foul. This win is a good building block for a team looking to go the distance this season. “The one goal is to win a championship and I’ll be disappointed if we get anything less,” Richart said. There seem to be lofty goals coming from the Aggies’ locker room after their win against Menlo College, but the competition will only get bigger and better from here. n
to come back to UC Davis in 2012 to coach the men's team. Why would he give all that up? "Family. A lot of family in Norcal,” Steidlmayer said. "Also the challenge of coaching at a Division I level." Coach Steidlmayer was quick to mention that both of those factors carry the same weight in his mind; both bear equal importance. Steidlmayer carries the loyalty that he has shown his alma maters to the tennis courts as well. He feels the same commitment to his team and it shows through in the values that he not only hopes to instill in his players, but holds himself to as well. "As a coach, I value a good, constant and consistent effort from myself everyday,” Steidlmayer reflected. "This is a constant opportunity to help young men develop positive character." FEATURE on 17
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