In an annual survey releasedinNovember,the Chronicle of Higher Educationstatedan increase in executive compensation for top national public and private universities. The average compensation rate,which includes salary,car and housing benefits,and retirement benefits,was$427,400for184top national public universities,according to the Chronicle.This represents a7.6percent increase from last year.The compensation figures included the fiscal year ending on June30,2008.

Hope they got that2-day lease paperwork Tenants in an apartment on Drake Avenue reported that a male subject responding to an ad on Craigslist.org in regards to renting out a room arrived Nov.21has refused to leave. Wait till they see Pippi Longstockings A female subject on East14th Street was reported as appearing disoriented and having two different colored shoes.

One of my items under the proverbial “Things to do Before I Die” list is to get into a fight.And I mean a real good fight,maybe in a bar,with broken beer bottles,a “What the f*ck did you just call me?!”,lots of punching and hopefully a few gashes on the arm.I want my fight to basically have everything that makes a fight awesome (except hair pulling,kiddy pools filled with chocolate pudding and bikinis,those are no-nos).

After30years of conducting the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra,D.Kern Holoman took hisfinal bow last Sunday evening. In celebration for the symphony’s50th season,Holoman directed the orchestra in what was his last concert at the university at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.The musicologist will formally step down from his post this coming June.

In2004,the Bush Administration strengthened the Cuba embargofirst put forth in1963.The2004ban was focused on higher education:Study abroad trips shorter than10weeks were declared illegal because they did not provide opportunities for genuine academic study or exchange of ideas about democracy,according to a report from the U.S.State Department.A group of academics had challenged this ban,which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court.

Every year retailers across the country hold sales the Friday after Thanksgiving(“Black Friday“) in order to usher in a new year of profitability. This year was much the same,except forJdimytai Damour,34,a temporary worker at a Wal-Mart in Long Island who was trampled to death by rabid,greedy consumers.

TODAY Aggie Ambassadors from College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Noon to1p.m. 3001Plant and Environmental Sciences Learn about opportunities within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

In the Nov.18article “Hospitality during the holidays,” the contacte-mailwas incorrectly listed as Natasha@irwsd.org.The correct address is natacha@irwsd.org. In the Nov.26article “The Thanksgiving stuffing,” it was incorrectly stated that6ounces of dark meat turkey amounts to1,279calories.A more accurate estimation of the calorie count insix ounces of dark meat turkey is about377calories,according to calorieking.com. The Aggie regrets the errors.

In a city known for its premium home prices and focus on education,homelessness is not frequently on the agenda.With complaints from neighbors and attention from city staff,however,it is becoming an issue indowntownDavis. Neighbors on D Street and the surrounding area downtown have become increasingly frustrated about the impact of homeless services located in the area,according to a city staff report.

Editor’s note:For this edition of Ten QuestionsThe California Aggiespoke with senior Christian Commander,a student representative of the Campus Media Board,to get a better understanding of the Board’s responsibilities and duties.

In an attempt to move toward a more sustainable system, the Silo Union will no longer give the option of paper or plastic bags to its customers. Instead, University Dining Services of Sodexo is now offering reusable, biodegradable bags for $5 as a more environment-friendly option.

Gary Stewart knows his team is the youngest in the Big West Conference. The way the sixth-year UC Davis men’s basketball head coach sees it, though, that doesn’t mean it can’t be among the most experienced.