More students than not have been known to roll their eyes when professors vehemently stress the importance of teacher evaluations. As it turns out, however, those bubble sheets really do matter.

Today “Fire Ants and Native Ants: A Cautionary Tale” Walter Tschinkel 122 Briggs, 12:10 to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the entomology department

The worldwide food shortage and prices are expected to continue increasing until at least 2010, forcing the United Nations World Food Program to take precautionary measures, according to an article on allheadlinenews.com. Data from the UN program suggest that the prices of some food items have drastically increased by 40 percent last year in some nations. The global food reserves have also decreased from 169 food-aid days in 2007 to 53 days this year, the lowest in 30 years.

080507_ca_sharkattack.CHeadline: UC Davis alumnus killed in shark attackLayercake: Veterinarian school alumnus David Martin attacked while swimmingBy RITA SIMERLYAggie News Writer UC Davis alumnus Dr. David Martin died after being attacked by a great white shark off the coast of Solano Beach, Calif. while participating in a triathlon training swim on the morning of Apr. 25. […]

According to social etiquette, asking someone how much money he or she makes is a daring move. But when you are paying the person’s salary with your tax dollars, is the question more permissible? Thanks to a database on The Sacramento Bee’s website, users can request the base salary of any worker for the state of California and have an answer within seconds.

Where you live may have a serious impact on your weight and health, according to a statewide study released last week. Using data on the locations of retail food outlets and the health statistics of 40,000 Californians, researchers found that people who have easier access to fast-food and convenience stores than grocery and produce outlets are more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes.

The first annual Spring Wellness Extravaganza takes place today on the Quad. Hosted by Cowell Student Health Center’s Health Education and Promotion, in conjunction with the East Quad Farmer’s Market, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and be accompanied by 14 other campus organizations.

With all of the furry critters and birds pairing up, as Chaucer once observed, it is not hard to see that spring, a myriad of allergens and love, is in the air full-swing. With things as they are, I can’t help but witness couples indulging in public displays of affection around campus.

My roommate Yvette was out at dinner with our friend Carrie, and I was waiting for them to return so we could figure out what our Friday night adventures would entail. So I went through the usual motions – did the dishes, read a few pages of a magazine and finally noticed that our trash can was getting rather full. So I took out the trash, and well … came back with a cat.

his plate. In addition to juggling his communication classes, handling a 12-man pitching staff, flirting with .400 and opening letters from major league baseball teams about the upcoming draft, the junior catcher also has to, well, clean his plate.

Have you ever wondered how inventions get from the minds of researchers to the shelves of stores or to being incorporated into different products? The process is longer and more complicated than one might think, but UC Davis is actually a stepping stone in the process. InnovationAccess,the technology transfer department of UC Davis, helps to connect campus inventors to the patent office and to companies for further development and eventual commercialization.

TODAY Bike Barn yard sale 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. ASUCD Bike Barn All parts are 35 percent off, bikes are 25 percent off and specialized products are 45 percent off!