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Monthly Archives - November 2009

November 2009 Archives

Editorial: ASUCD elections

OpinionNovember 10, 2009
ASUCD senate elections begin at 8 a.m. on the elections website (elections.ucdavis.edu).

DVRs increase television ratings

City NewsNovember 10, 2009
A new friendship has recently been forged between television networks and their former foe – Digital Video Recorders, or DVRs.

Column: Old Fartese Tuesdays

OpinionNovember 10, 2009
When people get old, they automatically develop a new accent that I like to call Old Fartese. There’s no explanation for how it happens. Some say once you hit 60, your voice box turns into the shape of an all-you-can-eat buffet or a rice-pudding mold, but who can be sure?

Column: Honoring those who serve

OpinionNovember 10, 2009
Veterans Day only appears to have a special meaning this year, but it has a special meaning every year. The atrocity that occurred at Fort Hood last week, and the murders that took place there will be rightly first on the minds of Americans honoring this day. What must not be lost though, is our respect of all who have served this country in the armed services. Veteran’s Day has a special meaning every year.

Column: Big Bryd

OpinionNovember 10, 2009
Robert Byrd is a member of the United States senate. He’s pretty notable, and not just because he was born in 1917 and is still alive. Serving since 1953, Byrd is the longest serving senator in history. Byrd has also been Dean of the Senate since 2003. In 1942, he was part of the Ku Klux Klan.

Aggies perform at Gael Classic

SportsNovember 10, 2009
Weather delays allowed the Aggies to show their true colors.

Aggie Daily Calender

FeaturesNovember 10, 2009
TODAY

World-renowned artist to speak at UC Davis

Campus NewsNovember 9, 2009
Sitting and chatting with an internationally recognized artist might seem intimidating. But when speaking with the celebrated Stathis Trahanatzis, one finds just the opposite – rather, the approachable Greek native has made it his mission to share his life philosophy with students around the world.

University HairCutters closing next month

Campus NewsNovember 9, 2009
For nearly 50 years, many UC Davis students have gotten their monthly haircut without ever leaving campus grounds. They will have to venture a bit farther starting next month when University HairCutters closes its doors Dec. 15.

Men float, women sink against tough Denver team

SportsNovember 9, 2009
Heading into Friday’s swim meet against Denver, the UC Davis men were a perfect 2-0 on the season.

How to grow your own moth orchid

FeaturesNovember 9, 2009
Let’s face it: Orchids are among the most beautiful of all exotic flowers in the plant world. Even in today’s difficult economy, orchids are becoming increasingly popular, thus making them more accessible and affordable.

Column: Tis’ the season

SportsNovember 9, 2009
It’s never too early – to talk basketball, that is.