On November 11, Veteran's Day, a group of 80 political activists gathered on the steps of the state capitol to protest the Military Comissions Act. The protest was the result of one politically charged high school student who took her political discontentment and transformed it … [Read more...] about Davis High School Student Protests Torture Bill
The hell of holiday-hype fatigue
This past October, as I was hurriedly traversing a mall foyer in Sacramento, I peered up from the high-gloss marble floor below and beheld an abominable sight: Christmas had already arrived in some stores. Blinking string lights and silver garland climbed the lattice handbag wall … [Read more...] about The hell of holiday-hype fatigue
Interview with the big guy
Q. What do you want for Christmas?A. I want Mrs. Claus to stop nagging me about my weight. I love buffalo wings. Q. Who is your favorite raindeer and why?A. Skippy, he's the new kid. We draft new raindeer during raindeer games when we see potential. Q. What exactly are raindeer … [Read more...] about Interview with the big guy
Alcoholidays
Labeled as the busiest travel season of the year, the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve have also become the most dangerous. Although winter holidays are synonymous with wishes of cheer and joy, in 2003 the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic … [Read more...] about Alcoholidays
Woodland’s LRC nears completion
For the first time since construction began, Woodland Community College administration, faculty and staff were allowed a tour of the new Learning Resource Center on Wednesday, November 8. The tour was originally supposed to be for the Board of Trustees, but scheduling … [Read more...] about Woodland’s LRC nears completion