Yearly Archives - 2008
2008 Archives
Corrections
FeaturesMay 28, 2008
In Tuesday’s article “University bans Epic Quad Battle,” Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Fred Wood’s name was misspelled. There was a layout error which deleted part of Tuesday’s article “A day in the life with an undergraduate fisheries researcher.“ The full version of the article can be viewed online at californiaaggie.com. The Aggie regrets the […]
Canine distemper virus affects wildlife in Shasta County
Science & TechnologyMay 28, 2008
Through postmortem examinations, veterinary scientists
at UC Davis believe that the deaths of various animals in Redding,
including skunks, are being caused by canine distemper virus.
Campus judicial report
Campus NewsMay 28, 2008
Theft A
student of senior standing was referred to Student Judicial Affairs for
attempting to purchase a new book from the UC Davis Bookstore with a
used sticker.
California sues the Environmental Protection Agency
City NewsMay 28, 2008
In December, the Environmental Protection Agency
rejected a waiver submitted by the state of California that would allow
stricter emissions standards than those set by the EPA.
Alternative-alternative energy may help alleviate fossil fuel dependency
Science & TechnologyMay 28, 2008
In a world obsessed with finding alternative energies to replace fossil fuels,researchers are convinced the future lies with solar,wind and nuclear technologies.
University bans epic quad battle
Campus NewsMay 27, 2008
The fourth annual Epic Quad Battle,scheduled to take place on June5,has been canceled this year after the event organizers met with administrative officials.A formal letter was released on May22to the student body,officially announcing the decision and presenting the reasoning behind it.
UC Davis club cycling team places fourth at Nationals
SportsMay 27, 2008
On May9,UC Davisclubcyclingpedaled intoFort Collins,Colo.as underdogs once again,looking for a little respect. And the Aggies certainly earned it.
THEY’RE IN!
SportsMay 27, 2008
he Aggies knew they had put together a strong résumé. In their first year as Division I members, they compiled a winning
record against both conference and Top 25 teams. The program also
posted its best overall record in four years.
Police Briefs
City NewsMay 27, 2008
FRIDAY Getting high,literally Individuals were smoking marijuana onaroof onAlvarado Drive.
Letter to the editor
OpinionMay 27, 2008
would like to address UC Davis students with sincere
remorse for my unbecoming behavior while treating ASUCD with disregard
and failing to fulfill the expected duties of a senator.It was a lapse of judgment on my part,and solely on my part does the responsibility for my actions lie.
Legislators consider selling excess land
City NewsMay 27, 2008
In the face ofCalifornia‘s$17billion budget deficit,some lawmakers are pushing to sell the state‘s surplus land to generate new revenue.The California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization held an informational hearing May13to evaluate the potential benefits of sellinggovernment-owned land.
Imani Health Clinic struggles to stay open
FeaturesMay 27, 2008
One Saturday morning, fifth-year senior engineering
student Melissa Ledgerwood was in a room at Imani Health Clinic with a
nursing assistant. But she was fine – as a previously trained health
counselor she was giving free medical advice to the nurse assistant who
was without health insurance.

