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Daily Archives - November 21, 2008

November 21 2008 Archives

Wrestling preview

SportsNovember 21, 2008
Teams: UC Davis vs. No. 10 Northwestern Where: The Pavilion When: Sunday at 6 p.m.

Women’s volleyball preview

SportsNovember 21, 2008
Who: UC Davis vs. Pacific Records: Aggies, 12-16 (4-11); Tigers, 10-15 (9-6) Where: The Pavilion When: Saturdayat 7 p.m.

Women’s basketball preview

SportsNovember 21, 2008
Teams: UC Davis at Denver Records: Aggies, 1-0; Pioneers, 0-1 Where: Hamilton Gymnasium – Denver, Colo. When: Today at 6 p.m.

Students show UC Davis livestock

FeaturesNovember 21, 2008
Moh-Moh is nervous. This Saturday is UC Davis’ Little International Stock Show, and Moh-Moh, a heifer, has never been around so many people and animals before. But the student showing her likes his chances. “I think I will win. I really spend a lot of time with her, one on one,” said Michael Chao, an entrant in this year’s beef section.

Sophomore quarterback has big dreams for future

SportsNovember 21, 2008
Sitting at home in Auburn, Calif., Greg Denham was a 17-year-old with dreams. He dreamt of glorifying God on the football field. He dreamt of leading his team to championships. He dreamt of playing in the NFL. There was just one problem: Denham was sitting at home. In a non-contact offseason drill leading up to his all-important junior year, the Placer High quarterback suffered a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

POLICE BRIEFS

City NewsNovember 21, 2008
Fecal fury An individual was in the process of picking up the feces after his dog defecated on a lawn on D Street when people came out of the residence and started screaming at him and threatening him.

Planning for Fifth Street renovation in the works

City NewsNovember 21, 2008
The city of Davis is currently discussing possible options for the renovation of Fifth Street between A and L streets. The four-lane corridor currently serves several modes of transportation, including bikes, pedestrians, automobiles and delivery trucks. Many community members have complained about bike safety – there are no bike lanes – and traffic and pedestrian flow problems.

Planning committee continues preparations for Centennial Picnic Day

Campus NewsNovember 21, 2008
Since the start of the fall quarter, a 17 member board of directors has been meeting weekly and holding office hours in preparation for the 95th annual Picnic Day celebration, scheduled for Apr. 18, 2009. In consideration of UC Davis’ centennial celebration, the theme for the upcoming event will be Reflections: 100 Years of Aggie Legacy.

Men’s soccer preview

SportsNovember 21, 2008
Teams: No. 17 UC Davis vs. Denver Records: Aggies, 12-4-4; Pioneers, 10-6-6 Where: Aggie Soccer Stadium When: Saturday at 1 p.m.

Men’s basketball preview

SportsNovember 21, 2008
Teams: UC Davis vs. Portland Records: Aggies, 1-3; Pilots, 1-1 Where: The Pavilion When: Sunday at 2 p.m. Radio: KHTK 1140 AM

Informed Dissent

OpinionNovember 21, 2008
Dude, seriously, I think you’ve got a problem. I know it’s hard to talk about, and I know not many people think this sort of thing is a big deal, but we need to have this conversation for your sake and for the sake of everyone on campus.

Former Senator Mitchell speaks at the Mondavi Center

Campus NewsNovember 21, 2008
As part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, former Senator George Mitchell spoke about his time in the Senate, his investigation into steroid use in baseball and the threats the world faces at the Mondavi Center Wednesday night. “There isn’t a man, woman, or child that doesn’t trust George Mitchell,” said Don Roth, Executive Director of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, in his introduction of the former senator.