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Daily Archives - June 2, 2008

June 2 2008 Archives

Yolobus increases service to Sacramento during I-5 closure

City NewsJune 2, 2008
Yolo County began offering added service on Yolobus today as part of an effort to ease congestion during this summer’s intermittent Interstate 5 closures for Caltrans repairs.

UC experts to discuss responses to rising gas prices

Campus NewsJune 2, 2008
As gas prices continue to increase well above $4 per gallon, experts are gathering at UC Davis to explore possible ways to address the issues of gas and oil production. The UC Oil Forum is hosting a seminar open to the public today at 7 p.m. in 66 Roessler.

Track and field season comes to a close at regionals

SportsJune 2, 2008
When the Aggies took the track at the NCAA Division I West Region Track and Field Championships in Northridge this weekend, they already had their sights set on Des Moines, Iowa – home of the NCAA Championships. With the regional now in the books, the team can officially look toward Des Moines. But unfortunately, no Aggie will be making the trip past Northridge this season.

Senate approves ASUCD budget

Campus NewsJune 2, 2008
The ASUCD budget is officially set in place for the 2008-2009 school year as of Thursday’s senate meeting. The budget, in bill form, was passed unanimously.

Reality check

SportsJune 2, 2008
he same reality has hit me several times this year. On Friday, leading up to this column, my last for the California Aggie, the reality hit me harder than ever.

Nakedness celebrated at UCD

Campus NewsJune 2, 2008
The sky was clear, but 11.5 mph winds at 68-degree temperatures combined to create unfavorable conditions for aspiring underwear runners. The second annual UC Davis Undie Run occurred Friday at approximately 8:30 p.m., though the turn out was lower than expecte

Graduation

OpinionJune 2, 2008
Can you believe that you’re almost done, Class of 2008? After four (or five) years, you’ll finally be a college graduate! I would say congratulations, but you’ve got a few finals left, and I don’t want to jinx it. I know you’re worried about failing that French 3 class you put off taking until your very last quarter.

Freshmen Athletes of the Quarter: Chelsea Stelzmiller and Austin Graham

SportsJune 2, 2008
Name:Chelsea Stelzmiller Hometown:Placerville,Calif. Sport:Women’sgolf

Davis schools rank as ‘high performing,’ state finds

City NewsJune 2, 2008
Davis students once again scored one of the highest test scores in the region in the 2007 Base Academic Performance Index, according to the state Department of Education. All the schools in the Davis district scored above 800 this year, placing them under the “high performing schools” category.

Davis schools raise over $1.7 million

City NewsJune 2, 2008
When Mohini Jain heard about drastic cuts facing the Davis Joint Unified School District, she couldn’t think of a better reason to help the community. The recently retired Davis High School teacher and community member of 20 years donated $100,000 to the Davis Schools Foundation.

Daily Calendar

FeaturesJune 2, 2008
TODAY Math Café 5 to 7 p.m. 104 North Hall Get a good serving of mathematics at this weekly tutoring session with the Women’s Resources and Research Center. Women and men are both welcome.

Athletes of the Quarter:Christi Raycraft and Jake Jefferies

SportsJune 2, 2008
Christi Raycraft Jamey Wright remembers it like it was yesterday. Christi Raycraft was about 12 years old, and she was in a pool playing basketball with a group of boys.