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Daily Archives - August 20, 2009

August 20 2009 Archives

Yolo County sees first H1N1 death

City NewsAugust 20, 2009
It’s no longer flu season, but a new strain has extended the season into the summer months. Yolo County suffered its first death from the novel H1N1 influenza strain with the loss of Esparto resident Stacey Speegle-Hernandez.

Women’s Soccer Preview

SportsAugust 20, 2009
UC Davis plays Sacramento State at Aggie Soccer Stadium on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Students discuss ‘most fulfilling’ classes at UCD

FeaturesAugust 20, 2009
With fall quarter just around the corner, many students are beginning to have their second pass times, and so beginning to scratch their heads at what classes to take. Never fear, because The Aggie is here! Reporter Andre Lee asked fellow students what were their most fulfilling classes that they suggest other students must take before graduating. Here are their helpful suggestions and commentary, in no particular order.

Orientation sees highest-ever freshman turnout

Campus NewsAugust 20, 2009
Though fewer freshmen were admitted to UC Davis this year, more attended orientation. Approximately 96 percent of the incoming freshman class attended the three-day long event. The number has been steadily increasing since New Student Services has partnered with admissions, said Heidi Souverville, program director of the service.

Movie Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife

Arts & CultureAugust 20, 2009
The Time Traveler’s Wife is a peculiar movie for its kind. The key phrase “time traveler” is right there in the title, yet this film is an outlier in the science fiction genre.

Daily Calendar

FeaturesAugust 20, 2009
FRIDAY Arboretum Music: Folk Music Jam Session Noon to 1 p.m. Wyatt Deck, Old Davis Rd. Pull out your banjo, fiddle or guitar and jam at the UC Davis Arboretum at the lunch! All skill levels welcome for the acoustic jam session, as are all skill leveled listeners!   Aggie Women’s Huddle 6 to 9:30 […]

CD Review: Third Eye Blind

Arts & CultureAugust 20, 2009
Though it was an effortful attempt aimed to claim back their spot in this new era of musical territory, it was not enough for the band to carry on their legendary legacy as alt-rock gods who stole the charts with songs like “Semi-Charmed Life,” “How’s it Going to Be” and “Jumper.“