Yearly Archives - 2008
2008 Archives
Future of Nishi property in discussion
City NewsMay 29, 2008
The future of the Nishi property, located southwest of Richards Boulevardlvd. and Interstate- 80, is up in the air.
Editorial: Treasury should consider long-term changes
OpinionMay 29, 2008
The U.S.Court of Appeals recently ruled that paper money is inaccessible to thevisually impaired.Givingthese people the opportunity to distinguish bills by size appears to be a positive,but it is important to consider both sides of the situation.
Editorial: Ban unfortunate but fair
OpinionMay 29, 2008
Aggies are often asked, “UC Davis? What do you do there for fun?” Regrettably, students can no longer brag to their friends about their Davis activity list‘s pièce de résistance – the Epic Quad Battle. The Epic Quad Battle, a newly founded tradition in which masses of students gather on the Quad to battle it […]
Davis Music Co-op kicks off in Central Park on Friday evening
Arts & CultureMay 29, 2008
Davis is more conventionally characterized as an agricultural
city or a bicycle city, but maybe less so as a city known for its music.
Daily Calendar
FeaturesMay 29, 2008
TODAY Early voting 10a.m.to4p.m. MemorialUnion Cast your official ballot in theCalifornia primary andDavisCityCouncil elections.
City transportation budget faces challenges
City NewsMay 29, 2008
The streets ofDavis won’t be free of potholes in the upcoming year if the budget stays as it is.
Artsweek
Arts & CultureMay 29, 2008
MUSIC Lacey Macri, Unit Panic, Mistlefinger Today, 7 p.m. ASUCD Coffee House
An interview with Unit Panic
Arts & CultureMay 29, 2008
Robots are the essence of Search Party winners Unit Panic,
a Davis-based indie-rock duo. Robots embody the band’s lyrical themes,
musical inspiration and fast-paced electronic and effect-board driven
pulse.
American Airlines to start charging for all checked bags
City NewsMay 29, 2008
American Airlines announced last week that it would begin charging for all checked luggage beginning June 15. American is the first to implement a $15 charge for the first checked bag. Many major airlines, such as Delta and United, have recently started charging for a second checked bag. The new policy is not universal, according […]
A life on the board
OpinionMay 29, 2008
When Bobby Fischer, arguably the greatest chess player
ever, passed away this year, many lamented the end of an institution
and of an era.

