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Monthly Archives - October 2009

October 2009 Archives

UC president Mark Yudof asks Washington for more funds

Campus NewsOctober 15, 2009
Amid state cuts to college budgets, the University of California is seeking additional revenue from the federal government.

UC Davis places eighth at the Prestige

SportsOctober 15, 2009
For the 10th straight year, UC Davis co-hosted the Prestige, a collegiate golf tournament at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif.

The beauty of noise

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2009
Slug: 091015_ar_norcalnoisefestEdits: JTHNotes: Summary:Headline: The beauty of noiseLayercake: Three days of Norcal Noisefest in Sacramento By ELENA BUCKLEYAggie Arts Writer What is noise? Is it something that’s annoying and abrasive that wakes you up at three in the morning? Is it only liberating and fun for teenagers while harmful and ear-shattering for the older generations? […]

Sacramento Int’l ranks 10th in on-time arrivals nationwide

City NewsOctober 15, 2009
There is good news for UC Davis students who frequently fly through Sacramento International Airport and expect their flights to arrive on time.

Take your best (energy) shot

FeaturesOctober 15, 2009
It was almost 1 a.m. on a Tuesday and I found myself alone on campus with a flashlight and my camera. With only clues like “The dungeon beyond the Harry Potter reading room” and “An overflowing fountain provides a river of hope, maybe you’ll get that financial aid to cope” to guide me, I was on the prowl.

Mondavi Center to hold discounted tickets for students

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2009
The Mondavi Center will be offering student discounts on two upcoming shows: the Feb. 14 performance of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo and the Feb. 27 performance by violinist Joshua Bell.

Men’s Soccer Preview

SportsOctober 15, 2009
Teams: UC Davis vs. No. 3 UC Santa Barbara; at Cal State Fullerton

Lovett and Hiatt woo sold-out crowd

Arts & CultureOctober 15, 2009
Out-of-place is not a feeling one should experience when going to a concert. However, easily being 15 to 20 years younger than any other person in a massive concert hall might invoke that very feeling. Sitting quietly, I minded my own business until the lights dimmed.

Letter to the editor: JOHN CERINO

OpinionOctober 15, 2009
I raise money for an international charity in an outdoor area of heavy foot traffic. The white people nearby are either very rich, or very poor. I have a huge sign, complete with pictures of starving children. Before the Obama election, people stood at my sign, applauded the effort – and perhaps donated – before walking on.

Letters to the editor: CHARLES MELTON

OpinionOctober 15, 2009
I’m disheartened to hear that the homecoming bonfire has been postponed indefinitely, according to a Dateline UC Davis article published on Oct. 9. The article cites “environmental concerns from the bonfire’s pollution and … the university’s vision of environmental stewardship and sustainability.”

Homecoming events

Campus NewsOctober 15, 2009
Back to School Weekend

Homecoming bonfire canceled due to environmental risks

Campus NewsOctober 15, 2009
Students hoping to attend the once-renowned “biggest bonfire on the West Coast,” will have to find a different way to warm up for the big homecoming game on Saturday.