Yearly Archives - 2008
2008 Archives
Ten questions with…
FeaturesMay 6, 2008
Editor’s
note: UC Davis department of English lecturer John D. Boe recently sat
down with Aggie Features Writer Danai Sakutukwa to talk about
everything from his journey to UC Davis to his experience as a stand-up
comedian.
POLICE BRIEFS
City NewsMay 6, 2008
RIDAY Money pot Two subjects were seen going through recyclables atDuke Drive and L Street. Was it at the Volvo show? An abandoned green Volvo was seen on F Street.
On friends, part II
OpinionMay 6, 2008
…no drama. Sorry to disappoint you guys. We did lose
interest in one another though – I was too naïve for him in areas other
than dating (i.e., finances, jobs, life in general), and he had an
awkward sense of humor that I found only people who were heavily into
anime and/or cosplay would enjoy.
Old dog, old tricks
OpinionMay 6, 2008
With the California economy in its current condition,
it seems unlikely that a state institution would involve itself in a
financial scandal that highlighted a history of economic
irresponsibility. Luckily, California college students know that they
can always count on their beloved UC system for the most unlikely and
irresponsible forms of corruption.
Mustangs muscle past Aggies
SportsMay 6, 2008
In its second to last Big West Conference series of the
season, UC Davis (23-34, 8-10) squared off against Cal Poly (22-21,
10-8), looking to take its fourth consecutive conference series win.
Editorial: Hospital food
OpinionMay 6, 2008
UC Davis researchers are currently encouraging public
institutions to add fresh produce from local farms and food markets to
their menus. There are many foreseeable benefits to adopting a locally
produced menu such as food production-consumption awareness, support
for local economies and increased nutritional diet for doctors, staff
and patients. However, hospitals and public institutions will need to
assess the financial impact as a result of buying locally.
Davis School District’s $4 million deficit to blame for layoffs
City NewsMay 6, 2008
In
an effort to mitigate the $4 million deficit, Davis Joint Unified
School District will instate over 100 teacher and personnel layoffs. On May 2, 5 and 6, the district held strictly evidentiary hearings
mediated by administrative law judge, Jonathan Lew, regarding the
process and facts of the implementation of teacher layoffs. The hearing
dates were divided based on services with elementary, secondary and
other services, respectively.
Daily Calendar
FeaturesMay 6, 2008
ODAY 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!
Correction
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
In the May 2 issue of The California Aggie,the article “UCD researchers aim to shed light on eruption frequency” states thatMt.Tambora had a major eruption in1812that had a devastating effect onNorthern Europe.This is incorrect.The volcano reached its seismological peak in1812,with a series of small eruptions.The major eruption,which led to what would be known as “The year without summer,” occurred in1815.The Aggie regrets the error.
Baseball preview
SportsMay 6, 2008
Teams:UC Davis vs.No.16California Records:Aggies,29-16; Golden Bears,29-14 Where:Evans Diamond– Berkeley When:Today at2:30p.m.
A warm welcome
OpinionMay 6, 2008
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security
announced a discouraging proposal to increase student visa fees for
international applicants aspiring to attend colleges and universities
in the United States. However, such a plan would serve as another
obstacle for foreign students in acquiring world-class higher
education, as well as a setback in recruiting brilliant minds to
American institutions.
AB 2911 under suspense file to determine cost implications
City NewsMay 6, 2008
In an effort to improve the state’s response and
treatment of oil spills, State Representative Lois Wolk proposed
Assembly Bill 2911, a bill that will require better advance
recruitment, training and coordination of wildlife specialists and
volunteers. The bill, however, is under suspense file, a process to
determine the cost implications of a piece of legislation.

