Issue: October 16, 2014
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The feature story this week: Does UC Davis have a rape problem? The
school ranks in the top five for reported sex crimes in the entire
country. That needs to change. Janelle Bitker investigates the stories
behind the statistics.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini reports on the accidental
shootings of pet dogs during police actions, Jeff VonKaenel finds
inspiration in Capital Christian Center Pastor Rick Cole's
homeless-living experiment, Janelle Bitker explains everything you need
to know about Specialty Coffee Week, Jonathan Mendick rounds up the
spookiest theater options for Halloween and more.
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Does UC Davis have a rape problem?
Victim-blaming and frustrating school procedures: On how the No. 1 college in the state for reported sexual assaults—and one of the top five schools in the country—needs to change.
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Candidates for Sacramento’s District 3 City Council seat have a lot in common—except money
Jeff Harris and Cyril Shah often agree in gloves-on battle to succeed Councilman Steve Cohn.
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Did Sacramento’s district attorney fib about Proposition 47?
Jan Scully claims more date rapes, gun crimes if initiative passes.
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Paws up, don’t shoot: Activists say cops shooting dogs is a problem
Protest march on state Capitol planned for October 25.
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Dismantle rape culture
It's time for UC Davis and other schools to change policies and procedures when it comes to handling sexual assault cases.
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Letters for October 16, 2014
Readers express thoughts on Measure L and react to last week’s letter of the week in support of gentrification.
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Friends and other so-called enemies
Joey advises readers on how to handle toxic relationships.
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Patrick Mulvaney: Why I support Measure L
Patrick Mulvaney on why he supports Measure L.
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On Rev. Rick Cole’s 14 days and nights living homeless on Sacramento’s streets
On Rev. Rick Cole’s 14 days and nights living homeless on Sacramento’s streets.
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Sunday best
Sunday Assembly's secular congregation seeks the fellowship of church without all those polarizing religious beliefs.
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The Myth of the ‘Tijuana Donkey Show’ and the Asses that Spread it
The Mexican tears into the myth of the “Tijuana donkey show.”
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Topsy-turvy: An analysis of the Sacramento city school board races, part 1
Analysis of the Sacramento city school board races, part 1.
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Endorsement: Vote for Ami Bera
SN&R endorses Congressman Ami Bera, and his pragmatic, no-labels moderate politics, for re-election.
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Endorsement: Yes on Proposition 1
No matter how expensive the total projects included in Prop. 1 might seem, when balanced against the value of safe, accessible water, this is a good plan.
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Sacramento's Specialty Coffee Week is good to the last drop
Sacramento's inaugural Specialty Coffee Week gives cafes and roasters the chance to educate—and caffeinate—local coffee drinkers.
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Scares on the stage
SN&R previews a number of Halloween-season stage performances.
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The Flying Machine
SN&R reviews the B Street Theatre Family Series production of The Flying Machine
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The wonderful world of words
Sacramento Poetry Center celebrates its 35th anniversary with an evening of poetry.
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The Grapes of Wrath
SN&R reviews Sacramento Theatre Company’s production of Grapes of Wrath
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The Uninvited
SN&R reviews Sacramento City Theatre’s production of The Uninvited
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By-the-book fancy
ASR Restaurant & Lounge does upscale fare—but with mixed results.
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Nutty noodles
Sacramento sticks its noodles in between buns (and into an empanada).
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Live the cheesecake dream
Baagan's chef teaches a vegan, raw, gluten-free cheesecake class, holiday flavors included!
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Class action
Sacramento rapper Luke Tailor educates listeners on money, politics and snacks .
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Sound Advice: Legit tripping balls
Blitzen Trapper brings it—albeit to a small audience; Kai Kln temporarily reunites, and Death Grips fans need to learn to read the fine print.
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Wanted: One lemon tree
Brad Pitt, Michael Pena and even Shia LaBeouf make lemonade out of this stereotypically cliched WWII war flick.
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The Book of Life
Diego Luna, Channing Tatum and Zoe Saldana voice this complicated, kitschy and indulgent (yet effective) story about childhood sweethearts.
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Dracula Untold
All the garlic in the world won't save viewers from this clumsy mash-up of horror movie tropes, bad special effects and horrible dialogue.
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Kill the Messenger
Jeremy Renner is Gary Webb in this weak, warmed-over biopic of the wronged journalist.
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The Trip to Italy
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon eat their way through Italy, feeding viewers laughs the entire way.
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St. Vincent
Thank god for Bill Murray—the actor elevates this otherwise indie-film-by-the-numbers film.
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Cannabis and nerve pain: Does it work?
Cannabis and nerve pain: Does it work?
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