As researchers scramble to make sense of the new H1N1influenza virus that is spreading across the globe,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported encouraging signs last Sunday on the outbreak’s severity,but kept a wary stance on how the virus will behave in the future.

A bunch of people out there owe me money,favorsand commitments to serious dares.Because swine have finally flu. Some right wing talk radio hosts have also“flu,“ over the cuckoo‘s nest. I could do this all day.

Over500students and community members gathered at the front of the Memorial Union Monday night as UC Davis held its28thannual “Take Back the Night.“ The event,which was sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence (SASV),a group within the Campus Violence Protection Program,has become an international tradition since its inception in1976,said Amanda Smith,vice president of SASV and the director for the event.

Reminders of old age may negatively impact memory When combating memory loss,the key may be to think young. A new study indicates that older people who believe that old age and memory loss go together may be undermining their own performance.

Starting this summer,annual fees for residential full-time undergraduates will likely cost$9,357.95,up from this year’s$8,638.60. The UC Office of the President’s (UCOP) Committee on Finance will present the proposal for the fee increase to the UC Board of Regents at their meeting on Thursday from9a.m.to1p.m.

California voters will decide on May19if elected officials deserve pay raises in a time of economic decline. Proposition1F would amend the California Constitution to prevent elected state officials from receiving raises in deficit years.The measure defines deficit years as when the state’s reserve fund has a deficit larger than1percent of the state’s general fund revenues.

You know the slogan “milk does a body good.” But amid new research,scientists might soon be able to tell you how and why– then produce better milk. Researchers at UC Davis,among others around the country,published a study onApr.24thatmarks the end of an initial18-month scientificeffort,but the beginning of what some believe might lead to healthier,cheaper and more ecologically friendly milk.

The possibility of a bike museum moving into a space currently occupied by the teen center has some concerned about the future of teen programs in Davis. City leaders are advocating for the U.S.Bicycling Hall of Fame to be located in a city-owned building on Third and B Streets,where the teen center is currently located.Teen center staff are not thrilled about the prospect of losing their space,however.

Popular nutrition professor Liz Applegate hasn’t left UC Davis since she came here as a student in the1970s. Born in a nunnery in South Africa,Applegate’s family of nine children moved around a lot for her father’s chemistry researchbefore finally settling in the Bay Area.She attended UC Davis for both undergraduate and graduate school,received her Ph.D.in nutrition science in1983and started teaching right after.

The sun’s coming out,UC Davis students are gearing up for summer,and what better way to celebrate spring than spending a day at the fair? The134th annual Dixon May Fair,operating in this small agricultural community since1875,kicks off Thursday and will last the whole weekend.

TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Support local farmers and buy some fresh produce,nuts,flowers and more! Pick up some tasty treats for a fun springtime dinner or a nice afternoon snack. Mixed women in the media Noon to1p.m. Smith Room,MU This presentation,hosted by the Women’s Resources & Research Center,will examine mixed and multi-ethnic women in the media,stereotypes and their impacts.Food will be provided. Tunes at Noon Noon to1p.m. MU Patio Enjoy the sounds of The Andrew Heringer Band while taking a break between classes.Weather should be pretty nice on Wednesday,so enjoy the sun! Kaplan Info Sessions 4p.m. Moss Room,MU There will be a$1,000prize for student teamwork; applications are available at spac.ucdavis.edu/forms. Energy panel discussion 5to7p.m. 1322Storer Go to this panel and listen as experts explore alternative and conventional energy sources and policy. Computer Science Club and IEEE event 6to7p.m. 1127Kemper Check out an event hosted by these two clubs; they will be hosting a presentation from Intel on solid state drives and the Core i7.As always,there will be free pizza and soda! Last Lecture series 6to7p.m. Griffin Lounge,MU Stop by this iteration of the Last Lecture Series,and hear vice chancellor of student affairsFred Wood speak on his topic, “Reflecting on lessons for a meaningful journey.” There will also be free pizza. Habitat for Humanity meeting 7to8p.m. 126Wellman Help the community by participating in this year’s bike-a-thon. Mixed & the City 7:30to9p.m. MU II Have you ever wanted to know what people really think about interracial relationships and the mixed community? This candid documentary about UC Davis students‘ attitudes on racial mixing is something you don’t want to miss! There will be free food.

In its continued push to make Davis environmentally sustainable,the Davis City Council approved two programs allowing homeowners and new homebuyers to make their homes more energy efficient. Both programs are part of a greater effort by the council to adopt greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for the city of Davis.