Daily Archives - November 18, 2009
November 18 2009 Archives
Column: Shark power
Science & TechnologyNovember 18, 2009
Sharks are beautiful killing machines. I’m from San Diego, but a fear of sharks keeps me from ocean swimming. Sharks are the fastest fish, the cheetahs of the sea. When I’m kayaking with my family, I imagine sharks striking the flimsy boat from out of nowhere. The last thing I needed was to learn more about how sharks are great killers.
Column: La cucaracha, la cucaracha
OpinionNovember 18, 2009
I’m beginning to long for the days of old. And by the days of old, I mean last year when I would start my day off by walking half asleep into the freezing cold kitchen and pop my cereal into the toaster. Of course, the cereal was supposed to be a bagel (but like I said … half asleep).
Column: Fifteen-minute warning
OpinionNovember 18, 2009
When you hear the word “freshman,” your mind automatically thinks “dorms,” right? Right. Along with dorm life come the dining commons (if anyone wants to donate a swipe, I won’t turn it down), the ability to ride a bike (at least in Davis) and of course the roommate who has a new guy over every night.
