With the overwhelming decision of the UC regents May 15 to slap over 220,000 students with another 7 percent increase in systemwide fees, our officials have come up with two programs that not only address monetary shortage but also aim to boost the UC’s reputation.

ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the May 22 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.

OK,it’s true – life’s a little lonely.When my two roommates‘ boyfriends come to Davis for the weekend,me andmy other roommatesjust sit and eat Goldfishes in front of the TV (“GossipGirl“,how I love thee!) while the two couples make out right next to us.It’s sort of awkward,especially when you’re sandwiched in-between them,but at least they conserve space by sitting on each other’s laps.Sometimes when it gets too crowded,all four of them just stack up on one other.They like to call it the “Leaning Tower of Observe-How-You’ll-Die-Alone-Unlike-Us.“

Editor’s note:This series will allow you to experience “a day in the life” with various individuals throughout the UC Davis community.After spending timeas a male cheerleader last time out,we’ll give you a taste of life as a fisheries researcher today.

Those of you who were fortunate enough to read my columnlast week have already been informed of the blatant irresponsibility that plaguedtheMay16to18ASUCD budget hearings,as well as my prediction that no disciplinary action would result for the senator in question.However,anyone who showed enough interest in the matter,and continued on to Tuesday’s opinion page,would know that I was almost immediately proven wrong,or at least that washow things seemed.

The federal government will completely ban the slaughter of cattle that are unable to walk, said agriculture secretary Ed SchaferTuesday.

While most people use their laundry rooms to wash and dry their clothes, James Thorne uses histo plant and sprout1,500acornsthatwillgrow intovalleyoak trees.

The best thing about being a columnist is my Xtreme notepad. Not only does it make me look much more prepared when the time comes to make grocery lists, it allows me to blatantly steal my friends‘ random observations for inclusion in future articles. Alongside lists of future band names like Conan the Grammarian (Nerd […]

“You’re ugly, I’m hot– get over it HO!” yelled one impressionable young lady to another before raising her eyebrows mockingly,jutting out her lips,and clacking out the door in her6-inch heels,all in one synchronized,in-your-face movement.

Sirena Williams is used to it. The UC Davistrack athletepossesses a name with unavoidable semblance to that ofSerena Williams,the eight-time Grand Slam women’s tennis champion.

MONDAY It may be the meter maid Individual reported rear tire was marked with yellow chalk onF Street.

Of the four rugby competitions ever held at the Olympic level, the United States has competed in two. And with the help and leadership of UC Davis alumnus Colby E. “Babe” Slater, the U.S. holds a perfect 2-0 record.