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June 2008 Archives

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FeaturesJune 4, 2008
TODAY Farmers Market 11a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Get fresh fruits,veggies and snacks at this convenientfarmersmarket.

Correction

Campus NewsJune 4, 2008
In the May27issue of The California Aggie,the article “University bans Epic Quad Battle” stated that there was a lawsuit filed against the university.This is incorrect; the injured student has not filed a lawsuit.

CAMPUS JUDICIAL REPORTS

Campus NewsJune 4, 2008
Alcohol violation A first-year student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs after alcohol was found in his suite. The student’s friends came over and brought some beer with them.

Bike desk empowers UC Davis to conserve energy

Campus NewsJune 4, 2008
A bike in the Memorial Union is not an unusual sight at UC Davis. However, a bike students can plug their laptops into has turned a few heads. The pedal-powered laptop desk was created by an action resource team of graduate students in the Education for Sustainable Living Program. The program is part of a course offered every spring by the California Student Sustainability Coalition.

All hail Eddie Lee

OpinionJune 4, 2008
It’s been a fun year being a columnist, all. I’ve enjoyed pounding out these columns of mine every Monday night, mere hours before I had to go in and edit. I kind of like having a byline and getting my picture in the paper.

We need to talk

OpinionJune 3, 2008
Well the end of the year has finally approached and I have to bid farewell.I must say it’s been quite a ride for my column.This year was my first time I split a column into two parts (big deal,I know),my firstreal hate mail and my first (and failed) attempt at meeting readers.

UC health workers avert strike, resume negotiations

Campus NewsJune 3, 2008
The University of California and nearly 20,000 patient care technicians and service workers have returned to the bargaining table – for now. The American Federation of City, State and Local Employees Local 3299, which represents nearly 11,000 patient care technicians and 8,000 service workers, announced on May 23 that its members had almost unanimously approved a strike on June 4 and 5.

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OpinionJune 3, 2008
080603_op_parlan.CTitle: GratitudeBy REAGAN PARLAN Life is not significant if it is not historic and momentous. I can say that my two-plus years at UC Davis have made my existence more meaningful and memorable. Being my last column for this illustrious publication before I graduate from this great institution, I would like to use this space […]

School uniforms ruled constitutional

City NewsJune 3, 2008
School uniforms are legal in public schools, according to a decision last month by the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The May 12 ruling in San Francisco was the result of an incident at a Las Vegas high school where a student wore a shirt with religious slogans instead of the school-sanctioned uniform of khakis and a solid color shirt with the school’s logo.

POLICE BRIEFS

City NewsJune 3, 2008
THURSDAY 129 missed calls A cell phone stolen over three months ago by a known suspect was finally reported on Olive Drive. Hotbox the Honda! Individuals were seen smoking marijuana in a vehicle on Gauguin Place.

Obama closes in on nomination

City NewsJune 3, 2008
Close to four months after a decisive win for New York Senator Hillary Clinton in theCalifornia Democratic primary election,the tide of public opinion may be shifting in favor of Illinois Senator Barack Obama. As the Democratic primary season draws to a close today,aLos Angeles Times/KTLA polllast week found Obama leading presumptive Republican nominee Arizona Senator John McCain in a hypothetical general election matchup.

Letter to the Editor

OpinionJune 3, 2008
n preparing next year’s budget,the Executive Office sought to minimize the impact of significant budget cuts to services that ASUCD provides for students,as well as student jobs.