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.
