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Yearly Archives - 2008

2008 Archives

USDA to ban slaughter of all downer cattle

City NewsMay 23, 2008
The federal government will completely ban the slaughter of cattle that are unable to walk, said agriculture secretary Ed SchaferTuesday.

UC Davis scientist plants acorns in his laundry room

FeaturesMay 23, 2008
While most people use their laundry rooms to wash and dry their clothes, James Thorne uses histo plant and sprout1,500acornsthatwillgrow intovalleyoak trees.

The definite article

OpinionMay 23, 2008
The best thing about being a columnist is my Xtreme notepad. Not only does it make me look much more prepared when the time comes to make grocery lists, it allows me to blatantly steal my friends‘ random observations for inclusion in future articles. Alongside lists of future band names like Conan the Grammarian (Nerd […]

TEMPERance

OpinionMay 23, 2008
“You’re ugly, I’m hot– get over it HO!” yelled one impressionable young lady to another before raising her eyebrows mockingly,jutting out her lips,and clacking out the door in her6-inch heels,all in one synchronized,in-your-face movement.

Sirena Williams making a name for herself

SportsMay 23, 2008
Sirena Williams is used to it. The UC Davistrack athletepossesses a name with unavoidable semblance to that ofSerena Williams,the eight-time Grand Slam women’s tennis champion.

Police Briefs

City NewsMay 23, 2008
MONDAY It may be the meter maid Individual reported rear tire was marked with yellow chalk onF Street.

Men’s club rugby gives first Colby E. ‘Babe’ Slater Award

SportsMay 23, 2008
Of the four rugby competitions ever held at the Olympic level, the United States has competed in two. And with the help and leadership of UC Davis alumnus Colby E. “Babe” Slater, the U.S. holds a perfect 2-0 record.

Local organizations set up concession stands at Fourth of July celebration

City NewsMay 23, 2008
Because ofDavis‘ close-knit community,the city‘s Fourth of July celebration atCommunityPark is more than just fun and fireworks.

Kevin Johnson named next law school dean

Campus NewsMay 23, 2008
The UC Davis School of Law will make history this summer when KevinJohnsonbecomesthe new dean andthe first Latino to head a law school in theUniversity ofCalifornia system.

Firearms micro-stamping feasible but not ideal, experts say

Campus NewsMay 23, 2008
UC Davis forensic science program researchers testing new microscopic engravingtechnologyon gun firing pins have concluded that while it is feasible,the technology did not work well for all guns and ammunition tested.

Dining in Davis: Zen Toro

FeaturesMay 23, 2008
The first time I consumed, and subsequently fell in love with, Japanese cuisine was at the house of a good friend. His wife is Japanese (need I say more?) and the spread of pan fried veggies, tofu and tender, “citrusy” steak was exquisite. Now, she claims it was “Americanized” Japanese food, but to my inexperienced […]

Daily Calendar

FeaturesMay 23, 2008
TODAY Senior Recital 3:30to5p.m. 115Music Soprano Lisa Sueyreswill give this free concert,featuring worksby Handel,Mozart,Wolf,Duparc and Puccini.