Monthly Archives - October 2009
October 2009 Archives
Column: Erica Betnun
OpinionOctober 28, 2009
For some, this may have happened last night; for most of you, though, it’s as foreign as a foreign language. It’s not just something you do, but it’s also something that happens. Most of the time it takes place in a bed that is, well, lofted. There have been those rare instances, however, in which the “loft effect” was successful with a few furniture rearrangements. And if utilized correctly, the “loftee” will find it hard to resist the “lofter.”
Column: Amanda Hardwick
OpinionOctober 28, 2009
So I read an article not too long ago that equated overprotective parents to aircrafts. Apparently, these mothers and fathers that hover over their grown children have been appropriately dubbed “helicopter parents.”
California embraces open-source digital textbooks
City NewsOctober 28, 2009
With the digital textbook initiative students may worry less about the cost of textbooks every quarter.
Aggies perform at ITA Regionals
SportsOctober 28, 2009
Heading into the final tournament of the fall, the Aggies wanted to perform well to get momentum going into dual meets in the spring.
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.
