Yearly Archives - 2008
2008 Archives
Correction
FeaturesMay 7, 2008
In the May 6 issue of The California Aggie, there were two errors in the “Ten questions with John Boe” interview. First, Boe did his undergraduate studies in Amherst, Mass. – not Ambers, Mass. Also, Boe is a lecturer in the University Writing Program, not the English department. The Aggie regrets the errors.
Coffee House renovations to begin June 2009
Campus NewsMay 7, 2008
ASUCD Coffee House customers will need to adjust how
they get their lunch next year. The Coffee House will be closing to
renovate its facilities June 2009 until summer 2010.
Chatting with the faculty
Science & TechnologyMay 7, 2008
What is the philosophy of science? Philosophy
of science is the study of science. We try to understand what science
is and how it works. Of course, since most of us are academics, we try
to explain that to other people and we get into debates about that, so
we have scholarly discussions about whether one person is right in
their interpretation or not.
Canine distemper hits Yolo County Shelter
City NewsMay 7, 2008
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter had an important message for the public.The Yolo County Animal Services Shelterlocated at 2640 East Gibson Road in Woodland had its first definite case of canine distemper, as reported in the press release. The diseased dog was from the Yolo
Campus judicial report
Campus NewsMay 7, 2008
Forged homework A junior was referred to SJA for submitting a forged homework assignment in an economics class.
Yolo County considering cuts to mental health budget
City NewsMay 6, 2008
Yolo County is looking to cut back on services offered through the
Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Department in an attempt to balance the
department’s budget. ADMH has been among the county departments with the largest budget deficit for several years.
Women urged to ‘take back the night’
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
ne in four college women have been sexually assaulted in
their four years on campus, according to the National Institute of
Justice. Showing no indifference to this statistic, Students Against
Sexual Violence (SASV) will be hosting UC Davis’ 27th annual “Women
Take Back the Night” today from 6:10 to 9 p.m. on the East Quad.
Women’s rowing paddles its way to WIRA team title
SportsMay 6, 2008
Sharksandkiller whales step aside.After the pasttwo weekendperformances,the new queen ofthewater is the Aggie. After the UC Davis women’s water polo team won a conference titlelast weekend,the women’s rowing team followed the trend.
Williams paces Aggies at Payton Jordan Invitational
SportsMay 6, 2008
Like the Aggies‘ very own Energizer bunny,Sirena Williams just keeps going and going. The sophomore had topped the school-recordtime in the100-meter hurdles for three straight weeks,including a time of13.80seconds at the Causeway Classic Dual last week,but unavailable wind readings kept her program mark at13.96.
UC launches campaign to inform public of its impact
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
Who helped create more than 2 million jobs in
California in one decade? Some would be surprised to know that the
answer is the University of California.
UCD Health and Wellness Center building begins
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
Chancellor Vanderhoef (left) leads the groundbreaking ceremony Monday
morning at the location of the new UC Davis Health and Wellness Center
on La Rue Road across from the ARC.
Trayless Tuesdays may save water and food
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
An event that began as a celebration of Earth Day is
becoming a tradition in UC Davis dining commons. Trayless Tuesdays,
where diners cannot use trays for their plates and glasses, began Apr.
22, and will continue for the rest of the year.

