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Yearly Archives - 2008

2008 Archives

Number of international students at UCD slowly increasing

Campus NewsOctober 7, 2008
There are over 2,500 international students and scholars on the UC Davis campus this year – a number that has continued to grow since last year.

Editorial: UC admissions standards

OpinionOctober 7, 2008
For the past three months the University of California Board of Regents has been considering a proposal that would eliminate the requirement for applicants to submit SAT II subject test scores in order to have their applications reviewed.

Editorial: Mondavi Center student tickets

OpinionOctober 7, 2008
The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts has attracted renowned artists and speakers such as anthropologist Jane Goodall, violinist Itzhak Perlman and the Cirque de Soleil performers. Tickets for in-demand events such as these have not been readily available to students in the past. Because tickets are released early to subscribers, most of whom are […]

Davis resident to speak on regaining sight after 43 years

FeaturesOctober 7, 2008
Imagine seeing your family,friendsand even your very ownreflection forthe first time in four decades. Davis local Michael May will give a free lecture tonight on how he regained his eyesight from a cornea transplant and stem-cell treatment after43years of complete blindness.The lecture,hosted by Explorit Science Center,will be held at7:30p.m.at the Davis Musical Theatre Company,located on706Pena.

Daily Calendar

FeaturesOctober 7, 2008
TODAY Paid internships at state capitol 4 p.m. DeCarli Room, Memorial Union State Capitol staff will talk about 2009 paid internships; they will be open to juniors, seniors, and December 2008 graduates from any major. Applications are due Oct. 23. Contact brian.ebbert@asm.ca.gov for more information. Pennsylvania U. nursing program info night 6 to 7 p.m. 261 Olson Go learn about this nursing school and all the details of their various programs. For more information, contact nkurilouch@ucdavis.edu.

County faces shortage of court advocates for children

City NewsOctober 7, 2008
When kids end up in the court system,the experience can be overwhelming.With that in mind,a group of volunteers organizesto provide support for these youths.
Davis residents meet near their homes during the Davis Neighbors' Night Out. Over 80 locations hosted residents as a way to meet neighbors.

Community comes together for Neighbors’ Night Out

City NewsOctober 7, 2008
Residents of the city of Davis largely consist of families and students.Thecity of Davis holds an annual Neighbors‘ Night Out event,which was held for the third consecutive yearthis Sunday. Event organizers say the purpose of Neighbors‘ Night Out is for students and local residents to meet,establish contacts and build relationships.

Aggie Digest

SportsOctober 7, 2008
Women’s soccer Another game,another one-goal conclusion. UC Irvine’s Rachel Flemming scored her first goal of the season,helping the Anteaters (7-6-1,1-1-0) to a1-0win over UC Davis (5-4-2,0-2-0) in Irvine on Sunday.

100 years of Aggie Trivia

FeaturesOctober 7, 2008
UC Davis is the only campus in the UC system with an airport.

UC Davis fined for polluting Putah Creek

Campus NewsOctober 6, 2008
UC Davis, renowned for its strength in the environmental sciences, is guilty of polluting Putah Creek. The Central Valley Water Board fined the university $78,000 for 34 violations over an eight-year period dating back to 2000. The violations were for excessive levels of aluminum, chlorine, copper, cyanide, coliform, salinity, sediment and acidity.

Senate Briefs

Campus NewsOctober 6, 2008
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the Oct. 2 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.

PRAYER GRANT-ED!

SportsOctober 6, 2008
Greg Denham threw up a prayer. Bakari Grant somehow came down with the answer. With UC Davis trailing by two and as time expired, Grant sprinted downfield, turned his shoulder just past the goal line, dug his cleats into the artificial turf at Aggie Stadium and leapt into the air with four University of Northern Colorado defenders.