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Monthly Archives - September 2008

September 2008 Archives

A note from the editor

OpinionSeptember 25, 2008
This year,as I’m sure you’re aware by now,marks the100th birthday of UC Davis.There has been a great deal of change since the university opened its doors to students in1908,but The California Aggie has been here for93of those100years,servingthe Davis community since1915.

A musical treasure hunt

Arts & CultureSeptember 25, 2008
Boasting an ultra-convenient trip onto the San Francisco Bay,the second annual Treasure Island Music Festival brought headliners Justice,TV on the Radio,Tegan and Sara and the Raconteurs for a long-winded two days.

Aggie spotlight team: Fall ’08

SportsSeptember 25, 2008
The California Aggie’s fall quarter spotlight team was selected by Aggie Sports Editor Adam Loberstein and Aggie Sports Writers Michael Gehlken, Max Rosenblum, Sammy Brasch and Matt Miller.

Aggies follow last year’s success with solid start to season

SportsSeptember 25, 2008
With the retirement of head coach Kathy DeYoung, Anne Walker takes the reigns of the UC Davis women’s golf team this campaign. Aside from that, not a whole lot has changed.

Aggies eyeing playoffs despite slow start

SportsSeptember 25, 2008
The UC Davis football team almost has it all. It has arguably the top wide receiver corps in the Football Championship Subdivision.It has an All-American who head coach Bob Biggs calls the greatest defensive tackle to ever wear an Aggies jersey.It has another All-American at guard anchoring its interior offensive line.It has a young quarterback who someday could go down as a legend.It has a blend of veterans and newcomers contributing on both sides of the ball.

A community within a community

FeaturesSeptember 25, 2008
Brenna Jones already knows that her dorm suffersfrom an ant problem andhas a reputationof being party central.And she hasn’t even moved in yet. How did she gain such useful information? From everyUC Davisfreshman’s new best friend:the wiki.

7 Spots to Check Out on Campus

FeaturesSeptember 25, 2008
1. Get your fix at the ASUCD Coffee House: Whether it is the double espresso that gets you through your 8 a.m. lecture or the cookie that satisfies your afternoon sugar craving, the Coho is a harried student’s best friend. Located in the MU, the Coho is the biggest student run restaurant in the U.S. and serves over 7,000 customers a day, according to its website. It is also a nonprofit establishment, which means that any money it makes goes right back into ASUCD funds.

Men’s water polo preview

SportsSeptember 12, 2008
Teams: No. 11 UC Davis vs. No. 6 UC Santa Barbara Records: Aggies, 2-2 (1-1); Gauchos, 2-2 (0-0) Where: Campus Pool – Santa Barbara, Calif. When: Friday at 3 p.m. Who to watch: When Paul Wilson hits the water for the Aggies on Friday, the senior will do so in front of a hometown crowd. […]

Men’s soccer falls to Louisville, bests Michigan State

SportsSeptember 12, 2008
Four teams, four NCAA Tournament competitors from a season ago. That’s the reality that UC Davis faced at the TLC Plumbing and Utility Invitational at New Mexico last weekend. The Aggies (3-1-0, 0-0-0) lost their first game in overtime to Louisville, 1-0, but rebounded quickly to beat Michigan State, 4-2. Louisville finished the tournament 2-0, […]

International Symposium to be held at UC Davis

Campus NewsSeptember 12, 2008
UC Davis will welcome a variety of biology and ecology experts to its campus next week when it hosts the Harlan II International Symposium from Sept. 14to 18.

Football preview

SportsSeptember 12, 2008
Teams: UC Davis vs. Portland State Records: Aggies, 0-2; Vikings, 1-0 Where: Aggie Stadium When: Saturday at 7 p.m. Who to watch: The UC Davis running game has struggled so far this season, totaling just 72 yards on 50 carries. With the team looking to establish itself on the ground, Joe Trombetta should see his […]

Study finds disparity in mental health of biracial Asian Americans

Campus NewsSeptember 12, 2008
Biracial Americans of Asian and white descent are twice as likely to be diagnosed with a psychological disorder compared to monoracial Asian Americans, according to a new study from the Asian American Center on Disparities Research at UC Davis.