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Daily Archives - March 9, 2009

March 9 2009 Archives

UC Davis Bookstore ranks among top in nation in affordability

Campus NewsMarch 9, 2009
As spring quarter approaches,students will once again take part in the ritual of searching for the lowest possible textbook prices.What they might not realize,however,is that the UC Davis Bookstore ranks among the bestin the nation in affordability.

The gallery

FeaturesMarch 9, 2009
Surely you have seen us around.On the sidelines,at the concerts,in classrooms,at the MU – here,there and everywhere.We crouch,we jump,we lean,but mostly we are known to hold a camera up to our eyes to take photos.

The Cap and Gown list

OpinionMarch 9, 2009
Cheers had the bar, Friends had Central Perk and Gilmore Girls had Luke’s Diner. So, what iconic meeting place does Davis have? The farmers market. Twice a week, rain or shine, vendors and residents gather in Central Park to share in a little small town flair.

Supreme Court hears Prop 8 arguments

City NewsMarch 9, 2009
California‘s Proposition8may have passed in November,but the battleover same-sex marriagehas moved back to the courts.This time,the constitutionality ofNovember‘s amendment is on trial.The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments for three cases working to get Prop8overturned last Thursday in San Francisco.

Seniors honored in home finale loss to Northridge

SportsMarch 9, 2009
The five seniorsstepped off Hamilton Courtforthe final time. On thehome sideline,they were met with hugs and high fives fromtheir coaches and teammates.On the opposite sideline,Cal State Northridge coach Bobby Braswellwas at his feet,leadinghis staff in applause.

Senate Briefs

Campus NewsMarch 9, 2009
This ASUCD Senate meetingwas scheduled to begin Thursday at7:35p.m.Times listed are according to the reporter’s laptop computer at the Mar.5,2009meeting location,theCoffee House.

Search for new chancellor continues

Campus NewsMarch 9, 2009
As Chancellor Larry N.Vanderhoef prepares to retire at the end of this academic year,the search for a new chancellor is currently underway. Approximately six candidates have been selected thus far by the Advisory Committee to receive invitations for preliminary interviews over a two-day period this month.

Offense shows life in Portland despite sweep

SportsMarch 9, 2009
The UC Davis baseball team didn’t have any wins to show for it,but it flew back from Portland,Ore.on Sundaywith its offensebackon track. After a slow start to the season,the Aggies had12hits in Game1of Saturday’s double header and10more in Game2.It was the first time all season they had strung together consecutive double-digit hitting efforts.

Men’s golf preview

SportsMarch 9, 2009
Event:Event:Fresno State Lexus Golf Classic Where:Belmont Country Club – Fresno,Calif. When:Today and tomorrow; all day

Heated discussions at ASUCD Senate meeting continue

Campus NewsMarch 9, 2009
It’s atypical to see students dressed in indigenous clothing from various countries at an ASUCD Senate meeting,especially two in black ski masks.DuringThursday’s senate meeting,held publicly in the Coffee House,members of the public discussed a controversial topic that arose during the previous week’s senate meeting.

Hail to the Chief

OpinionMarch 9, 2009
The Oregon Daily Emerald has resumed printing today. Huzzah! What, you didn’t know that they’d stopped printing? Nobody told you? You don’t know what the ODE is? Well that’s not really unexpected.

Front-Row Seats at the State Assembly

FeaturesMarch 9, 2009
With a historic election still fresh and debates on budget bills and stimulus packages dominating news headlines,everyone’s watching politics.But few people– and even fewer students– get to experience it firsthand.