Daily Archives - November 20, 2008
November 20 2008 Archives
Correction
Campus NewsNovember 20, 2008
In the Nov.18issue ofThe California Aggie,the editorial “ASUCD Senate” incorrectly stated that Senator Chad Roberts hasn’t been to a senate meeting since Oct.23,when in fact he attended the Nov.6meeting.It also stated that over his term he has co-authored one piece of legislation.While that is true,he also co-authored four resolutions.It also stated Roberts has missed eight of20meetings,when he has missed nine of27.The Aggie regrets the error.
Correction
Campus NewsNovember 20, 2008
In the Nov.17issue of The California Aggie,the article “Students elect six new ASUCD senators” incorrectly stated that Justin Patrizio received more votes than Laura Pulido,when Pulido received100moreNo.1votes than Patrizio.The Aggie regrets the error.
City moves forward on carbon neutrality plan
City NewsNovember 20, 2008
The City of Davis took a step forward in its quest to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the city on Tuesday night.TheDavisCity Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing emissions reduction targets for the city and community through2050.The reductions will be gradual,with a target of cutting emissions to1990levels by2010and a target of complete carbon neutrality by2050.
A well-rounded view on art
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
Though it functions as a bridge between various disciplines of art and entertainment,the panoramic art form may not be a well-known creative channel.Visual artist Sara Velas is working to change that.
Arts Week
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
MUSIC Los Lonely Boys Today,7:30p.m.,$25 Sacramento State University Union Ballroom Texas-based band Los Lonely Boys has created a pleasant,non-confrontational wave in the adult contemporary charts with hits like2004‘s “Heaven,” andtheband is in its eighth year of making “Texican Rock‘n‘ Roll” (they’re words,not mine).So what if they’re about as authentic as Chevy’s or Chipotle,they’re still pretty catchy.
A novel idea
Arts & CultureNovember 20, 2008
By the end of November,tens of thousands of writers around the world will be able to call themselves novelists.They are participants in the National Novel Writing Month,a nonprofit writing contest with the challenge to write a50,000-word novel in30days.
A new order
OpinionNovember 20, 2008
There is a profound sense of anticipation,fear even,at the new structure of our world order.This order exhibits a strange,unusual behavior because it has no behavior at all.We have entered a new era of postmodernism – a narrative defined by its absence of a grand ideal,devoid of an overarching meta-theme.In this construct,our truths are provisional,our comprehension transitory.
American studies professor speaks on today’s youth and the generation gap
Campus NewsNovember 20, 2008
Jay Mechling has faith in our generation.“You’re really going to like this talk,because it’s about you,” Mechling told the audience,explaining that his lecture would focus on the Millennials,the current generation of youth born between1982and2000.
Amarikwa, Curtis garner Big West Player of the Year honors
SportsNovember 20, 2008
The UC Davis men’s soccer team’s season of achievement continues. The Aggies have been a top-15program in the nation since early October,having beaten the likesofNo.8Michigan State,Cal Poly and archrival UC Santa Barbara.
Aggie Trivia
FeaturesNovember 20, 2008
The average age of a UC Davis undergraduate is21.Four percent of undergrads are age25or older.
