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Daily Archives - September 29, 2008

September 29 2008 Archives

Women’s volleyball falls to Long Beach State in five sets

SportsSeptember 29, 2008
The second-largest crowd ever to watch a UC Davis women’s volleyball match came to the Pavilion on Saturday in the hope that they may leave having witnessed history.The Aggies jumped out to a2-0advantage against No.22Long Beach State,moving within one set of claiming their first-ever home Big West Conference win.

UC Davis professor publishes a guide for ‘The College Journey’

FeaturesSeptember 29, 2008
Involved in the world of higher education for over50years,Richard Dorf’s lifework has centered upon the collegiate environment– a trait both his anecdotes and curriculum vitae confirm.It is with the publication of his latest book,The College Journey:From College to Career2009(Davis Press Inc.,July2008),that Dorf cumulates his understanding of this environment into a guide for researching,applying and achieving in college.

Slip and slide: Aggies fall to 1-4 in wet conditions

SportsSeptember 29, 2008
UC Davis saved its worst game for a rainy day.In wet weather at Parsons Field,the Aggies turned the ball over six times and saw their early lead slip away as Northeastern scored27points unanswered in a27-10loss Saturday in Brookline,Mass.

New Yolo courthouse to replace cramped facilities

City NewsSeptember 29, 2008
Addressingwhat the state court system says is a “state of crisis,” Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill thatauthorizes$5billion worth ofconstruction and renovation of facilities throughout the state.

MSA sees big turnout for Ramadan

Campus NewsSeptember 29, 2008
Over600people turned out to the Muslim Student Association‘s8th annual Fast for a Day Friday evening at the Davis Senior Center.The event is one of the largest iftars– an evening meal after a day of fasting– in Northern California,according to MSA.

Daily Calendar

FeaturesSeptember 29, 2008
TODAY Adult bereavement support group 1to3p.m. Woodland If you have lost a loved one over threemonths ago,this support group may help you work through grief andbereavement.Prescreening is required,so please call Yolo Hospice Bereavement Services at758-5566for more information.

Corrections

Campus NewsSeptember 29, 2008
In the Sept.26article “Illegal aliens could pay heftier price for California college education,” interim director of financial aid Kathryn Maloney was mistakenly identified as Katherine Maloney.The Aggie regrets the error. In the Sept. 25 article “Where do I go and what do I do?” it stated that the Bistro 33 Pub Quiz was held every Tuesday night. The correct date for the event is every Monday night. The Aggie regrets the error. In the Sept. 26 article “From Biking to Walking, Transportation for UC Davis students,” it was stated that the Tipsy Taxi’s hours are Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. This is incorrect. Tipsy Taxi’s hours are Friday through Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Aggie regrets the error.

City gets closer to “living wage”

City NewsSeptember 29, 2008
The city of Davis could be on the way to boosting the wages of some of its lowest paid workers after last week’s City Council meeting.The council voted3-2to have city staff write a living wage ordinance covering everyone paid by the city.The ordinance would require contractors who work with the city to pay their employees a predetermined wage above the state minimum wage of$8per hour.

ASUCD Senate Briefs

Campus NewsSeptember 29, 2008
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at6:10p.m.Times listed are according to the clock at the Sept.25meeting location,the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.

An honest introduction

SportsSeptember 29, 2008
I’ve already peaked.At age19.In mid-July,I was covering an event of sorts in New York – namely,the Bronx – that you’ve probably heard of:Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week at Yankee Stadium in the storied ballpark’s final year of

Aggie women, men finish second, seventh at Stanford Invitational

SportsSeptember 29, 2008
Saturday’s Stanford Invitational gave the UC Davis men’s and women’s cross country teamitsfirst chance to see howit stacked up against Big West Conference foes. The Aggies liked what they saw.

Aggies clip Falcons’ wings

SportsSeptember 29, 2008
Senior midfielder Ahmad Hatifie scores his first goal of the season from15yards out to the top left corner. The Aggie faithful go wild.Hatifie leaps the brick barrier separating the fans from the field and jumps into the crowd.