UC Patient Care Workers Announced Strike Vote

Emma Tkachuk

The University of California employees union--AFSCME 3299-- announced a strike vote on April 30 through May 2. An estimated 13,000 workers voted; the results are to be released next week.

For the Love of Friendship: Local Business Woman Donates to Extend Entrepreneurial Spirit

Taylor Fulmore

UC Merced—charming as ever—has managed to win the affections of yet another member of the extended community. Margo Souza, a Central Valley business woman, recently made a generous $1 million contribution to the UCM campus.

Stabbing In Front of UCM Housing

Allie Teaze

UC Merced Recieves 2013 Best Practice Award

Allie Teaze

With the OZZI’s 2013 Best Practice Award and future improvements on the way for the initiative, UC Merced is making statewide strides in sustainability efforts.

Sanctioned Crime: By the Students, For the Students?

Brian Grauman

The ASUCM election includes two fee referenda – a $35 fee to fund campus activities, and a $10 fee to fund the Early Childhood Educational Center (ECEC).

UC Merced Feels the Sequester

Una Chow

The sequestration cut, which took effect on March 1, includes a cancelled $85 billion in automatic spending. Its purpose is to help ease the U.S. out of its at least $16 trillion debt. The cuts are expected to unfold over the next seven months.

Playhouse Merced Gets Satirical: "Urinetown: The Musical"

Emma Tkachuk

 The style of the show utilized the advent of theatrical realism by “breaking the fourth wall” where the narrator spoke to the audience, a technique used to remind the audience what is fiction.

A Little Taste of India: Eastern Cuisine Paradise

Eddie Gomez

They offer a generous wine list and various brews with which to pair their brazenly flavored entrees. Some of the house favorites include shrimp Tikka Masala, Tandoori chicken, and Vindaloo--which I learned is a storied dish of Eastern India which stars hot and spicy curry made with chilies and vinegar.

"Business Night" Brings Together Students and Pros

Allie Teaze

Over 50 students attended, excited to hear from career panelists that came from a variety of areas in the management work field including the E and J Gallo Winery, UBS Financial, Mercy Medical Center, and more

'42': Jackie Robinson's Legendary Story

Kelsie Morris

“42” looked promising despite the idea of it being yet another inspirational baseball movie

Sixth Annual Cat Trails 5K Race

Emma Tkachuk

On April 6, UC Merced’s recreation and athletics department hosted its sixth annual Cat Trails 5K race. The race was open to university students, faculty and the community.

Restaurant Review: Bar-B-Q Pit Offers What Every BBQ Place Ought To

Eddie Gomez

Kudos is given to the wooden pig that adorns The Barbeque Pit in downtown Merced for being so adorable and unfailing. Apparently, he has stood watch over the business at 1720 G St. for many decades. The menu bills him as one of Merced’s favorite landmarks, so, of course, I had to rub his tummy for good luck.

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