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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.

The Joseph E. Gallo Recreation Center bustled with most unusual liveliness for a Thursday morning. Equipped with résumés and smiles, many hopeful students made their way into the gym sporting their most professional attire. Such a sight is indicative of only one thing--the annual Career and Internship Fair.

Professor Elliott Campbell’s co-authored paper about the effects of mountaintop mining on global warming was selected by Environmental Research Letters (ERL) as one of the best papers of 2012.

Kevin Rivas, a UC Merced senior, stepped up to speak about his experiences regarding the fraternity he was once interested in – and how they hazed him, dehumanized him, and literally drew blood.

After a successful stride and close out in the CALPAC (California Pacific Conference) regular season, the Men's basketball team achieved eligibility to move onto the playoffs for the first time in Bobcat history, with a stunning score of 73-54 and an overall record of 7-3.

By now everyone who had the slightest interest in joining social Greek life has already rushed, and has either been selected to join a particular fraternity or sorority, or has abandoned the idea of going Greek. For those who choose Greek life, there are several benefits ahead. For those who have opted out, hope is not completely lost.

The new Classroom and Academic Office Building “CAOB” for the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts [SSHA] will be located between the Kolligian Library and Ranchers Road. The Senior Project Director for Physical Planning, Design and Construction for CAOB, Leon Waller, shares some information about the new building with us.

MOOYAH Burger in The Promenade center on Yosemite Avenue shut down for winter break. The store now stands empty with a sign on the front door that reads, “MOOYAH Burgers will be closed from December 25, 2012-January 1, 2013.”  However, this is not the case. The restaurant will not be opening its doors again. 

As of August 16, Facebook has a new competitor at UC Merced – At the Pool. The new social media service seeks to differentiate itself from its rivals by facilitating electronic social interactions differently – instead of sites like Facebook, which developed along a model geared for networking and meeting large numbers of people, At the Pool seeks to promote individual friendships that will last.