Who to watch: Senior Heidi Heintz has been a versatile part of the UC Davis team.

You’ve seen the scene a million times before, but you always forget just how bad malls are during the necessary Christmas shopping period. The parking lots are full, the lines are long, kids are screaming as they wait to sit on Santa’s lap.

Last year, the University Writing Program (UWP) launched the writing minor, which received an outstanding response from UC Davis students.

101202_ca_BrainsHeadline: UC Davis blows away competition in Battle of the BrainsLayercake: Two Davis teams place in the computer programming competitionBy HANNAH STRUMWASSERAggie News Writer UC Davis students put their brains to the test in a computer programming competition Nov. 13, with two teams placing 11th and 37th. Over 80 universities from the Pacific Northwest competed […]

When you hear the term “radio drama,” your mind may stray to a 1940s block radio with old character voices streaming out of it. UC Davis has a much more visual and modern interpretation of that concept.

Calling all actors and aspiring actors: Do you have the talent to star in Studio 301’s upcoming rendition of Spring Awakening?

On a busy weekend in December, Jerry Seifert, owner of the Silveyville Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Farm, can sell up to 75 bunches of mistletoe a day. Families drive out to Seifert’s farm in the country to pick up a bushy Christmas tree and a bunch of mistletoe, a bright green sprig of cheer to combat the gloomy days of winter.

101202_sp_MBasketballPreviewHeadline: Men’s Basketball Preview Key games: UC Davis at UCLA; at Cal State Fullerton; at Cal State NorthridgeWhere: Pauley Pavilion – Los Angeles; Titan Gym – Fullerton, Calif.; The Matadome – Northridge, Calif.Records: Aggies, 3-4; Bruins, 5-2; Titans, 3-5; Matadors, 3-4 Who to watch: For the first time all season on Saturday, a player not […]

Just before 2010 summer practices began for UC Davis football, redshirted freshman Randy Wright was thrown into the fire.

Junior cross country runner Jonathan Peterson is rapidly earning the right to be remembered as one of the greatest runners in school history.

Alameda-based band Finish Ticket, whose bassist, Michael Hoye, is a first-year student at UC Davis, has made it to the final 10 out of 94 bands competing for the chance to open alternative rock station Live 105’s “Not So Silent Night” concert extravaganza. The show will be held on Dec. 10 at San Jose’s HP Pavilion.

Who to Watch: Heidi Kucera is primed for a big weekend as she is in her first competition since injuring her shoulder.