Everybody loves a California Poppy – or as Shannon Still likes to call them,Eschscholzia Californica.No one quite admires the flower more than Still,whois a TAfor a plant anatomy course and is a graduate student in plant biology.His love for poppies extends all the way to theMojave Desert,where he thinks he may have discovered a new species of poppy.

TODAY ASUCD Blood Drive 10a.m.to5p.m. Freeborn Hall If you donate blood,you willbe the recipient ofa freeT-shirt as well as an IMAX ticket!

The Davis City Council will meet tonight at6:30in the Community Chambers at23Russell Blvd.The following are descriptions of selected agenda items the council will discuss at the meeting. Public comment on these items will be accepted when the items are addressed by the council.Previous to the scheduled items,public comment on other issues will be acceptedstarting as early as6:30p.m.

To relieve financial stress for UC Davis students,Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef spoke about the economy and its effects on higher education at the Memorial Union on Monday. Chancellor Vanderhoef – along with interim director of financial aid Kathryn Maloney and Dr.Droje M.Jennette of Counseling and Psychological Services – answered students‘ financial aid questions and dispelled budget rumors.

Providingfalseinformation A student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs for claiming he had medical reasonsforwhy he failed to turn in a written assignment on time.After some discussion with a Judicial Officer,the student admitted to providing false information for the purpose of getting an extension on the assignment.Because providing false information is a violation of the Code of Academic conduct,the student agreed to a Disciplinary Probation until fall quarter2009.Due to the personal circumstances of the student’s situation,the student also agreed to seek professional psychological counseling for stress management from UC Davis Counseling and Psychological Services.

Welcome to the day after.As you read this,you will know the results ofahistoric presidential race I can only assume at this time.I couldmake some stock comments about“the American journey continuing“ or a ready-made quip about“our experiment with democracy,“ maybe even lay on a little Lincoln-quoting (I was thinking “dogmas of the quiet past“) to further inflate the moment past its due,but even on the eve of a probable liberal ascendancy there remains an unchanged truth of which we must oft remind ourselves.

Ever wondered what happens with$10.7million in grants and student fees each year? Ask ASUCD.

One of Yolo County’s regional parks just doubled in size,thanks to a partnership with the U.S.Air Force. The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of the Davis Global Communications Site (DGCS) from the military to the county on Oct.28.Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger initially approved the plan on Oct.15.

If there is one thing that irritates me more than the thought of a glorified hockey mom being a heartbeat away from the presidency,it’s the assertion that your vote doesn’t matter.And by you,I mean the voting demographic ages18to24.Because,my friends,it actually does.

Wannagrab pizza at“Saucy and Bossy?” Or how about a sandwich at“Lunch Meat Baby One More Time?” Coffee at “Pour Some Sugar On Me?” In approximately12to18months,eating and drinking at these destinations will be apossibility,as many “Cohoians” are in the process of naming the seven platforms in the new and improved Coffee House.Plans for the expansion are currently being finalized and construction is scheduled to begin in June of2009.

Twentieth century philosopher Albert Camus once concluded that “there is but one truly serious philosophical problem,and that is suicide.“ Today,as voters examine some of ourstate’s more costly propositions,it would appear as if California has come to terms with the futility of its existence and stands only moments away from choking back the barrel of a gun.

The University of California Board of Regents formally approved the final version of the system’s2008-2009budget on Oct.21. Three weeks into the fiscal year may seem late– but theregents were handcuffed by theremarkablytardypassing of California’s state budget,andwereunable to make precise calculations untilthe state budgetwas passed.