Daily Archives - December 2, 2009
December 2 2009 Archives
UC Commission on the Future visit details plans for the system
Campus NewsDecember 2, 2009
A working group of the UC Commission on the Future visited UC Davis for feedback at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center this Monday.
Two Yolo County residents elected to new positions
City NewsDecember 2, 2009
Patrick Blacklock takes on new seat as Yolo County administrator
Transfer student enrollments increasing at UC Davis
Campus NewsDecember 2, 2009
Student fees aren’t the only things on the rise – as of this fall, UC Davis admitted its largest number of transfer students, accepting a total of 2,237 new students.
Students bring concerns, questions to Chancellor’s dialogue
Campus NewsDecember 2, 2009
Members of the campus community gathered in the ARC ballroom Monday night in an effort to voice their concerns over the recent increase in student fees.
Roving Reporter
FeaturesDecember 2, 2009
“My family and I sit down and watch the National Dog Show together.” – Alex Hardwieger, junior English major “Every year for thanksgiving my uncles play turkey bowl and the cousins and aunts just go watch them. They play for blood, so it’s pretty intense.” — Monica Armendarez, sophomore biological sciences “You know those garlands […]
Local fencers journey back in time
FeaturesDecember 2, 2009
To those who think sword fighting is a lost art, found only in classic literature and the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy – you have not yet heard of the Davis Period Fencing club.
Lighting ceremony celebrates new city renovations
City NewsDecember 2, 2009
Despite tough economic times, Davis businesses and residents are revitalizing parts of the city. Wednesday marks the celebration of the refurbished Davis Manor Shopping Center and East Eighth Street Corridor, between L Street and Pole Line Road.
Early intervention proves effective in autism, study says
Science & TechnologyDecember 2, 2009
Autism is a withstanding neuro-developmental disorder signified by repetitive behaviors and impairment in verbal communication and social interaction. Children can be diagnosed as early as two years of age.
Column: Science fail
Science & TechnologyDecember 2, 2009
I’m an amateur scientist. I work in a lab with nematodes (tiny worms), where I deny my English major and pretend to be at home among the test tubes and microscopes. In a recent gesture of good faith, my boss, Dr. Edwin Lewis, offered me the chance to run my own independent research project.
Column: Home sweet home
OpinionDecember 2, 2009
So mashed potatoes were eaten, wine was drunk, turkeys were stuffed and, come to think of it, so were the people that ate them. Yes, another Thanksgiving has come and gone. And thus, the Christmas season has officially begun.
