Yearly Archives - 2008
2008 Archives
Women’s soccer preview
SportsSeptember 26, 2008
Teams:UC Davis vs.Nevada Records:Aggies,4-2-2; Wolf Pack,0-6-2 Where:MackayStadium – Reno,Nev. When:Sunday at1p.m.
Report says students in remedial classes had good high school grades
City NewsSeptember 26, 2008
A report released last week showed that many students who are taking remedial classes in college actuallyhad good grades in high school. The study,released by education advocacy group Strong American Schools,looked at the scope and cost of college remediation courses– classes that students take to catch up on skills they need for college– whether or not they learned them in high school.
Police add extra patrols for early fall quarter
Campus NewsSeptember 26, 2008
During the first six weekends of fall quarter,the
Davis Police Department and UC Davis Police are increasing their
presence in downtown Davis in an attempt to minimize the
drinking-related complaints that are especially prevalent at the start
of the fall quarter.
Multi-faith living community welcomes first residents
Campus NewsSeptember 26, 2008
As the new school year starts up,some UC Davis students are foregoing traditional dorm or apartment living in favor of an alternative style. The Cal Aggie Christian Associationopened a multi-faith living community behind the Christian Association House on Russell Drivethis month and held its opening ceremony on Wednesday night.The community currently houses37undergraduate and graduate students from a diverse array of religious and cultural backgrounds.
Men’s water polo preview
SportsSeptember 26, 2008
Event:UC Santa Cruz Slugfest Teams:No.11UC Davis vs.Redlands; Cal Lutheran; Occidental; No.15Santa Clara Records:Aggies,3-7 (1-1); Bulldogs,7-3; Kingsmen,5-4; Tigers,10-8; Broncos,5-4 Where:Burns Recreation and Aquatic Center – Santa Cruz,Calif.
Men’s Soccer preview
SportsSeptember 26, 2008
Teams:No.21UC Davis vs.Air Force Records:Aggies,7-1; Falcons,2-5 Where:Aggie Soccer Stadium When:Saturday at1p.m.
Men’s and women’s cross country preview
SportsSeptember 26, 2008
Event:Stanford Invitational Where:Stanford Golf Course – Stanford,Calif. When:Saturday at10:30a.m.
Intramural sports program offers wide range of activities
FeaturesSeptember 26, 2008
If you’re looking for a place to get involved in on campus,meet new people and work on fighting against the Freshman15,consider the world of intramural sports. Offered every quarter andduring Summer Sessions,IM sports are a perfect fix for sports fanatics or even thosethat like to play just for fun.
Illegal aliens could pay heftier price for California college education
Campus NewsSeptember 26, 2008
Illegal aliens who attend California schools may soon have to paynonresidentfees. On Sep.15,a state appellate court ruled that a lawsuit challenging AB540,a California lawthat allowsillegal aliens to pay in-staterates,may go forward in Yolo County Superior Court.
From Biking to Walking, Transportation for UC Davis students
FeaturesSeptember 26, 2008
Students have many options to get from here to there on campus and within the city of Davis.Here is a guide to various modes of transportation available.
Football preview
SportsSeptember 26, 2008
Teams:UC Davis at Northeastern Records:Aggies,1-3; Huskies,0-3 Where:Parsons Field – Brookline,Mass. When:Saturday at9a.m.PST
Daily Calendar
FeaturesSeptember 26, 2008
TODAY Fast-for-a-Day 7p.m. 646A St. The Muslim Student Association and Islamic Center of Davis are sponsoring the Eighth Annual Fast-For-A-Day.The organizations encourage those interested to fast from both food and drink from5:30a.m.until7p.m.After the fast,food and educational talks will be offered.

