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Monthly Archives - May 2008

May 2008 Archives

City brief

City NewsMay 29, 2008
Review of Budget Recommendations (Presentation)

Artsweek

Arts & CultureMay 29, 2008
MUSIC Lacey Macri, Unit Panic, Mistlefinger Today, 7 p.m. ASUCD Coffee House

An interview with Unit Panic

Arts & CultureMay 29, 2008
Robots are the essence of Search Party winners Unit Panic, a Davis-based indie-rock duo. Robots embody the band’s lyrical themes, musical inspiration and fast-paced electronic and effect-board driven pulse.

American Airlines to start charging for all checked bags

City NewsMay 29, 2008
American Airlines announced last week that it would begin charging for all checked luggage beginning June 15. American is the first to implement a $15 charge for the first checked bag. Many major airlines, such as Delta and United, have recently started charging for a second checked bag. The new policy is not universal, according […]

A life on the board

OpinionMay 29, 2008
When Bobby Fischer, arguably the greatest chess player ever, passed away this year, many lamented the end of an institution and of an era.

Where’s the good stuff?

OpinionMay 28, 2008
In a past column, I wrote about the importance of questions. One such question that was highlighted was a quote taken from a story that I once heard.

Upcoming Seminars

Today “Predation, Competition and Vector Potential of Invasive Mosquitoes” Phil Lounibos 122 Briggs, 12:10 to 1 p.m. Sponsored by entomology department

UCDMC at forefront of breast cancer treatment, research

Campus NewsMay 28, 2008
The Breast Imaging Center at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento was recently named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

UC Davis finishes 21st at stormy NCAA Championships

SportsMay 28, 2008
The clock has struck midnight and the Cinderella story has come to an end.

Science Scene

Climate fears may have long term effects A new federal report says that the rise of carbon dioxide from humans is affecting the climate and vegetation across the United States and will disturb water supplies, agriculture, forestry and ecosystems for decades.

Sacramento Greyhound terminal to be moved out of downtown

City NewsMay 28, 2008
The Sacramento City Council approved a project that would relocate the city’s Greyhound terminal outside of downtown Sacramento.

Wine bottle closure wins first place in Big Bang! competition

Campus NewsMay 28, 2008
Tim Keller believes his invention will kill the cork for good.