Daily Archives - October 27, 2009
October 27 2009 Archives
Textbooks becoming available online
Campus NewsOctober 27, 2009
Sophomore mathematics major Taylor Peterson, who is required to take the Math 21 series along with other mathematics courses, has spent over $300 for math textbooks this year alone.
Recipe for a party
FeaturesOctober 27, 2009
Although the California Aggie does not encourage underage drinking, this article was compiled with the intent to give tips to of-age persons for throwing a safe, and somewhat environmentally friendly party. Step 1: Getting the word out A party without people is not a party. It can be as simple as telling a few friends […]
Nutrition 10 class introduces ‘active office hours’
Campus NewsOctober 27, 2009
With statistics showing a steady rise in American obesity every year, many college students are left wondering if gaining weight is inevitably in their future.
No. 13 UC Davis drops three of five
SportsOctober 27, 2009
The stands were packed, the team was juiced, and if the first eight minutes of water polo were an indication of how the weekend would unfold, the Aggies were golden.
Letters to the editor
OpinionOctober 27, 2009
Many of us come from the suburbs and we know what it’s like to drive past neighborhood after neighborhood of cookie cutter houses. In the ’80s and ’90s, developers began to build in this style every time Davis needed to expand.This irresponsible building never truly provided housing that was affordable for young families and professionals that were brought to the City of Davis by the university.
Horse Day at UCD draws 4-H youth
FeaturesOctober 27, 2009
It is 10:30 a.m. and a group of young kids surrounds a brown mare – female horse – who stands waiting next to a sonogram machine.
Governor Signs New DUI Legislation
City NewsOctober 27, 2009
California is cracking down on drivers under the influence with new legislation that prevents these individuals from even starting their cars.
Federal Communications Commission agrees on rules protecting net neutrality
City NewsOctober 27, 2009
All five members of the Federal Communications Commission agreed to augment rules for protecting network neutrality, also known as net neutrality.
Editorial: Oil Tax
OpinionOctober 27, 2009
As California faces unprecedented budget shortfalls, the state’s higher education system is suffering like never before. What began as a promise of free education for all residents a generation ago now languishes under budget cuts and fee increases.
Editorial: Amgen Tour
OpinionOctober 27, 2009
The 2010 Amgen Tour of California marks a significant moment for our little City of Davis.
Councilmember Heystek will not seek reelection
City NewsOctober 27, 2009
It’s the end of an era as Lamar Heystek, the youngest councilmember since former ASUCD President Bob Black’s election in 1974, announced that he will not be seeking reelection.
Column: Sara Kohgadai
OpinionOctober 27, 2009
“Survival of the fittest” was an evolutionary idea when Charles Darwin wrote the Origin of Species in the mid 1800s. More commonly referred to as “natural selection,” the idea is nature favored those who were most fit to survive the conditions of their environment. The strong would survive; the weak would die.
